Yep, love those blacks too. They really set off the scrappy. And Macybaby, your border is perfect for this quilt. Expect to see some copycats.
Judy, I've heard of a lot of people selecting their carpet to match their pet's hair, so there's your answer for a bed quilt.
I always thought this way of picking out a carpet was ingenious until I read about someone who selected their carpet to match pet stains. LOL. My kind of carpet.