Hi Kay,
I just read your post saying soft is hard for you. I don't believe it at all. :P You do beautiful work and I loved your applique in the last swap. The pink floral fabric in my centre is really quite bright so are the solids actually. I think the solid pink is really too dark for the intended effect but never mind, it is what it is.
I will be happy with whatever you choose to do with it when it gets over to you. :thumbup: