The background is blues of all shades. I am working on the little circles now and sewing the backgrounds on. I think QM is right. It will all unfold as I do it. I still think I need to go to the fabric store. Need a brighter yellow and a light red. It will be 100" x 100". I bought the second package of foundation papers. I had to buy the 108" flannel to lay things out on. My design board isn't anywhere near this size. I'm loving this quilt!!