I made some Autumn Leaf pot holders for my friend and her daughters and used a layer cake that had gold highlights. The pot holders turned out beautifully. All of the women said they were too pretty to use. I tried to explain that they are just cotton and can be tossed in the wash, but that didn't work. So what I thought were going to be great utilitarian pot holders are going to be used to decorate their respective kitchens. There will always be someone that will try to outdo everyone else, not necessary; but if that is what they like then...