My Mother in law simply used the light and dark method, print, strip, floral, etc. But she did use light and dark of similar colors. I've got three queen size (she never made full size as the family members were all big, including her) she made for us as a wedding gift 51 years ago. They are still going, going, going, although a bit tattered. Made with love and scraps, the best kind. Silvia :lol: