i prefer the classic quilted stam. i have never been a fan of the patchwork style. the pattern looks...awkward, but if you're leaning towards the patchwork, i would choose either the black or bronze. however, i heard that the color of the metallic bag wears off.
I'm with all the other ladies. the patchwork stam looks best in metallic (i have it in bronze!) and the classic stam is best in the plain colors.
I think with the classic quilting, the metallic can look really "loud" persay, the patchwork quilts is more spaced and seems to go best with the metallics
I would get the classic stam as well. If you go with patchwork, I'd suggest NOT getting the metallic since it seems to be only a temporary trend. Good luck!