Originally Posted by QuiltE
I've also noticed what a difference white makes to quilts. I just don't "do" white ... in clothing, decorating, quilting etc. Though, because of the beauties I have seen here, I may just have to get over it and give 'er a try! :)
I see using white with colors with a clearer or brighter intensity. Cream, like muslin, would help set off the earthier colors I tend to use. My DS, who used to manage a "calico" dept of a large fabric store, always said that Moda fabrics tend to have a gray look to their colors. I use a lot of Moda. Black on the the other hand goes with both intensities (clear/bright and earthy/gray) as it encompasses all colors.