I have a friend who was very insecure about color choices when she first started quilting. I gave her a book that she said gave her a way to look at things in a different way and has made choosing colors much easier. Her quits are a testament to that. The book is
Visual Coloring, A Foolproof Approach to Color-rich Quilts by Joen Wolfrom from C&T Publishing.
The basic idea is to take (or find) color photos of things you like, things that move you, and pull your quilt colors from the photo. You will quickly learn to see all the small variances in the colors that make them blend together and give you that emotional pull.
From what I've seen at international quilt shows, the fabrics and designs of South African quilts are very rich indeed so you're probably surrounded by inspiration just waiting for you to tap it. Be fearless and have fun!
