As far as the pattern and color I don't really care if it's a charity quilt, it's not something I'm keeping for myself or as a gift. I always try to make sure the colors go together unless its a scrappy quilt. I do the best I can regardless of where the quilt will be going. I'm a stickler for pressing seams, I wash and dry and iron all fabric before I use it. I do quilt my own quilting and binding, my old arthritic hands makes it a bit difficult but I'm happy with the results.