My rule #1 is that I have to like the fabric and also the pattern. Rule #2: I personally don’t like making blocks with many pieces, I tried some and they aren’t for me. I do the best sewing I can but sometimes my points are off, my seams don’t match and they don’t lie flat and it bothers me about ten seconds. I will never (I shouldn’t use that word) make another quilt from someone’s fabric for them. Been there, done that. I truly love quilting but I don’t make quilts for contests or for anyone but me. I end up loving most of my quilts, rarely do I disappoint myself because I stick to Rule #1 and 2.