Hello and welcome from California.

Hello from Minnesota. Welcome.

Hi and welcome from England. There is so much inspiration on this board, it's almost overwhelming. Addictive? who said it is addictive? After all I should have been asleep half an hour ago and still lots to do and try and think about and admire and and and

By all means do your own color choice.
Make a list of the (fabrics), just as they suggest. Then... next to each fabric selection make a note (and maybe even put a sample) of the fabric you have decided to use.

Welcome from MI

Welcome to the quilting board!! You will find loads of ideas, inspiration and some friends along the way!! As others have suggested, make your quilt in colours you like. I usually snip tiny bits of the fabric and tape them beside the cutting instructions so I don't get confused. Also, just make sure you substitute dark for dark and light for light if you like the pattern the class is using. That way, the pattern will show up the way it is designed to. (did that make any sense at all??) Good luck and welcome!

Welcome to the board from Michigan.

Karenchi-Is that a photo of a real puppy? He/she is adorable...

AAhhh...that does make sense. The pattern is very neat (actually, it's "Cottage Rose" pattern for the Joann's class Quilting 202 that starts next Monday night.) I think I may be in over my head!

Welcome from NJ. Quilting is all about what makes you happy. Do it your own way is what i say.