Color and design go together for #1 in my view. And it is not necessarily how simple or how complex it is that gets my attention. It's simply a matter of does it please my eye. It may be very bold or very muted, very simple or very complex, but if it all works together and is pleasing, then I like it.

I agree completely! The technical aspect of the quilt is interesting, but whether or not I LIKE it depends soley on 'how does it make me feel'. If I look at a quilt and it makes me feel happy and I really want to curl up in it, then I like it.

I would say for me it is number 1 AND 2, although it is not necessarily the complexity of the pattern that matters, but just how attractive I find it. For example, I like curves, whether pieced or applique. I like certain blocks, for reasons I can't explain - cake stand, for example. I don't like other blocks (Jacob's ladder isn't a favorite).

Color and pattern, in other words.

#1. A pattern does not have to be complicated to be eye catching. Simple pattern in good coordinated colors are great. Also, lots of pretty, intricate hand quilting.

1 through 4

Number 1

#1

For me, if the colors don't work together, nothing else will make me love the quilt or the project.

I think that technique - such as good seams and non-lumpinesss follow. But color coordination is paramount.

Cheers, K

color scheme and the pattern used. Intricacy has nothing to do with it...sometimes the more simple the pattern the more eye catching I find it.

I agree Color!
if I don't like the colors I wouldn't look at it close enough to see the other 5!

That it is finished--not like all the wip IN MY SEWING ROOM.