I think the prints are more interesting on the bolt, but not necessarily in the quilt. I'm impressed when I see a beautiful quilt made with all solid fabrics. I've seen some trunk shows done by well known quilters who only use solids, and their quilts are marvelous. I have made an effort to buy some, but so far haven't been adventurous enough to use them. I think it is "easier" to rely on prints with lots of color than to choose the drama of solids.