I washed and dried my fabric and plan to cut the fat eights tonight or tomorrow. I picked a floral, will get a picture over the weekend, black background with packed flowers in pale tones. I think I will ask that no solid black be used, as I will use that for sashing. Still on the fence on that one. I am doing more than one set, but will use the same fabric for all. I want a really big quilt with small sashings. If I have too many blocks, I will make pillow shams, etc.!! This is going to be a LOT of fun!!