I've decided to use the white on white cotton prints I have in my stash as background. I'm pretty sure I have a 2+ yd piece I can set aside for the sashing, if not, I will buy it. The 'print' is very subtle and I find it gives quilts a little more sparkle although I did decide on Civil War fabrics and there was certainly no 'sparkle' during that time... maybe I should ask my close friend who loves Civil War quilts her opinion... opt for white on off white??