I hate using solids but need something with little texture. Have found Connecting Threads' "Mirage" to work well. Not quite a solid but more like how cement looks..........not a solid grey but different shades of grey. Just enough texture without taking away from the other fabrics. Went to a new fabric store yesterday and she showed me a collection called "Grunge" by Moda. Just a little bit of a texture without taking away from the other fabrics. May be my new "solid" when I can't find the perfect "mirage" solid. Oh yes, Connecting Threads "mirage" is just $5.96/yd so great price anytime.