In quilting, as with almost everything else, what is BEST is what works for YOU. Some people love scrappy quilts, while others like controlled patterns. While I love the look of bargelloes, that definitely would not work for me. Some people turn out stunning machine pieced quilts, but that does not work for me - I hate being 'tied' to the machine, and I can take my hand-piecing with me anywhere. Some people pre-wash and starch everything; nope, not for me. But I do what works for me, and don't worry about what anyone else thinks or says. I am proud of every single quilt I have made, because I DID IT. Once you quit worrying about what is best, or what others believe, you will find your own style, and hopefully, have fun doing it.