Last year, I just couldn't get myself to embrace the colors that Bonnie suggested. I have always wanted to do an Amish-colored quilt, and that is exactly what I did, and I was pleased with the result.
This year, I really like the colors, but I am also having difficulty embracing them again, for some unknown reason. I considered switching the blacks and neutrals because I love dark, bold quilts. On the other hand, I have always wanted to do a red and white quilt, and I am pondering making Allietare in four deeply contrasting values of red. I know Bonnie's quilts do tend to be busy, and maybe the cohesion of all reds will tone down the busyness somewhat.
Oh, my fickle heart.....Must decide soon!