I signed up for a stack and whack class. The instructor happened to be in the store at the time and told me to pick a focus fabric I didn't like because the kaleidoscope effect would totally change the fabric. Well, I have to disagree. I didn't like the fabric when I bought it and I still didn't like it in the quilt. If I'd read the book that goes with the class, the author recommends buying fabric you love. Anyway, it's the living room quilt now and if something gets spilled on it, it won't hurt so bad. But I've had a lot of people tell me they love it.