Originally Posted by createfourpaws
I have worked with this fabric, i washed several times and it got softer and dulled the sparkles. Give it a try.
The fabric is perfect for your Dresden.
This is what I was thinking as well. The colors are perfect for your quilt, I wouldn't worry so much about the sparkles.
How big is the quilt and is it to be a gift? Might the recipient like the sparkles more than you do? Keep the receiver in mind not just your preferences.