That's the thing--there are as many opinions as there are people, but the longer you stay involved with quilting and the deeper you go with it, you will find yourself forming your own opinions about everything from fabric and thread quality to color and design, to the best way to master a skill or technique. Reading quilt books by established authors, taking classes and participating in forums such as this can add greatly to your knowledge base, but personal experience will steer you in the direction you are most comfortable.