I've done "scrappy" quilts with odds-and-ends doing just nine-patches, with say five squares of the same print and four of the same solid (any color that matches). Then joined the blocks together with no sashing. I just randomize the placement of the blocks so that the colors are all mixed up.

To my eyes there's some "method" to the madness and the result looks acceptable, and yet the colors in the blocks don't have to be related to each other, as long as they are harmonious within each block.

I've done several this way with 12 blocks, each using fabrics that pertain to one month of the year. Kinda liked the effect.

I agree with the idea kids do not care what they get. the young ones are just glad to have a BINKIE!!!!! lol I had one many years ago(not telling how long ago) LOL

Yep, me three. Way more blenders, tone on tones and neutrals than anything in my stash. I can almost always find *something* to go with my plan...

I will only usually buy yardage of colourful prints when I have a project planned (or, lets face it, if I "can't live without it" lol)

I have very few neutrals. Recently, I have been working on increasing the number of 'reads as solid' fabrics, since my inclination is to buy busy prints.

A couple of years ago, I was given a sample packet of Sunflower fabrics. Many of these I would never have bought on my own. I think I put it to good use, however. I don't seem to have a picture of the finished quilt, only the flimsy.