I love the colors. I think I "get" what you mean by busy. To my eye, it is the large roses on the dark fabric that are drawing your eye. I think I would have chosen to use a plain dark fabric.
But you know what? This is a beautiful quilt and will be dearly treasured by whomever has the joy to own it. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: