What does "mottled" fabric mean?

To be technical:
mot·tled (mtld)
adj.
Spotted or blotched with different shades or colors.

Some people call these "blenders" too.

Here are some pictures!

http://www.hickoryhillquilts.com/splash.htm

(scroll down a teeny bit to see the fabrics)

Hope this helps!

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Sometimes there is a little design printed on the fabric too...in the same tones.

thanks, we learn something everyday on this site