Originally Posted by
PaperPrincess
Another way is just look for one fabric with colors that you love. On the selvedge there usually will be registration dots with the colors used in the printing process. You can use the dots to help find coordinating fabrics. I've done this and sometimes don't even buy my focus fabric, just used it to pull others.
This is how I started. Picking one fabric with the colors I wanted and using the dots. Also don't be afraid if you are in a Quilt shop to ask for help - they love to spend your money! I think that is the only way that some of them get to go home with a few $ in their pockets, otherwise they just leave the check at the shop. But also don't be afraid to say no I don't like that - it won't hurt their feelings.