Originally Posted by Holice
The two background colors work well with this. I have used a variety of black tone on tone for background and it really turned out well. I would do the same for the white or rather an off white. Although I might consider using only black tone on tone for background.
This picture doesnt really do justice to the backgrounds but they were all black tone on tone.
The difference between yours and the OP is that you are basically using two fabrics (yes an assortment of blacks).
She is using a large assortment of greens plus the blacks and whites.
Consistency in the black/white fabric, one of each, whatever is chosen, is going to make a more stunning and dynamic quilt, and will help keep the background in the back, and the greens allowed to shine forth and show their stuff!! :)