What I've Learned from Creating a 12-piece Fabric Bundle/Tips to choose accents

Sometimes quilters have to work with what is available. It may be what can be found only in a personal stash or what is in stock at the nearest quilt shop. Only 9 selections were available of the fabric line "Imperial Collection: Honoka" by Robert Kaufman. I selected 3 more from various manufacturers to make a 12-piece half-yard bundle. Using the pattern book "Stripology Quickies" by Gudrun Erla of GE Designs, I made a crib-sized Dina and lap-sized Frankie (TWO quilts from one fabric bundle) with the addition of accent fabrics.
Included are tips and discoveries that may help if you choose to assemble fabrics, whether your own or those in the quilt shop, into a cohesive, pleasing ensemble.

0:28 Create bundle
1:07 Pattern 1: Dina, one accent
1:38 Pattern 2: Frankie, two accents
1:51 Tip: Make test blocks
2:32 Comparing accent color choices
2:44 Tip: know what you like
2:57 Tip: OK to change!
3:15 Save discard blocks for backing fabric
3:39 Tip: Use CONTRAST
4:01 Sneak peek--next bundle video