Most of my quilts are given as gifts. Will ask what colors they have in their rooms i.e. living room, family room, bedroom, guest room and I pick the fabric and pattern . So far I've been fortunate that the person loves what I have given them and they are using it, but I've been lucky and only give to family and close friends and they have all indicated they would like something. I also do quilts for charity and they are what ever I want to make.