PaperPrincess, it's your thread, but I think you can buy the white if you 'need' it. I also think I beige would look good if there is plenty of contrast. I have been looking at a magazine with a quilt on the cover with a light green background - it looks so springy. I am planning a simple quilt with a dark beige background and scrappy fabrics, but I'm not particularly thinking summer. If you are smitten with the white, buy just enough for one quilt - that way, you aren't adding to your stash.