I don't like solids, especially white, so I always use tone-on-tones. I love the look that they give....not quite a solid, just a little more interesting. And then I usually dye (Dylon, not Rit) the leftover 1/2 yard or whatever. The fabric takes the dye well, leaving the white pattern showing as white, and the fabrics are always gorgeous!!!!! Sort of like getting two fabrics for the price of one. (Dylon dye is available online, as well as at JoAnn, Michaels and Hobby Lobby...at least it is here in the Atlanta area.)