and then I finish reading the email I quoted and see: I don't want to do anything fussy ...and the prairie points ...
the thing I am seeing is HEY! Fabric that looks like rocks? like a path walking around your cat/garden/ and window frame? ... if the color is too great in contrast, it could be very hmmm.. not sure of the word...
Oh, heck, Red, it looks like you know what you are doing and you really didn't need any advice <g>
Good deal!