When I first decided to do this quilt, I was going to use Civil War Reproduction fabrics. After looking around, I found my star fabrics with a reduced price, so there it was, decision made! I was going to cut fabric from each of my fat quarters for the plain tris, but now I am considering using my cream fabrics for the plain tris and only that color so the pieced tris will stand out! I think the binding is going to be dark red or black.
I like a random look for a quilt this busy. However, when laying flat I want it to have a pattern emerge of colored diamonds through the quilt, so its a little surprise. Time will tell, I will go with the flow of the quilt for layout and finishing... :)