1. only buy what you need for your current project.
2. always buy all you need for your current project, except the backing. Buy that AFTER the top is finished.
3. always do it how you want to do it.
4. if you ask the opinions of others, be prepared to get as many opinions as those you ask. Then, revert back to #3.
5. everyone loves a quilt so never question "should I or shouldn't I"?
6. whether you use miles of thread to quilt striking patterns or pillowcase it, it's still a quilt.
7. pick the brightest, happiest colors and the buy the best fabric you can afford. Even 2 fabrics makes a lovely quilt.
8. if you hate it, finish the top. if you still hate it, use it to dust with.