It is hard to picture exactly how everything will come together on a quilted project. When you put the red thread on the other fabrics, it will make them blend in with all the red fabrics, making a bridge for your eye.... you have to be brave, because the first few pieces will look starkly contrasted, but when you trust yourself and keep going, the overall effect will tie everything together... and of course, if you decide to do all the blades in gold or or variegated or another color that occurs in most of the prints.... it will be lovely.....have fun...