Originally Posted by
Iceblossom
I'm finding arrangements of rectangles and squares, such as in the Simplish pattern linked here to be a good way to combine collections of fabrics when they themselves don't really go together very well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pie5cWlD8Ps
In the case of sports fabrics, I'd think of a nice green/grass background.
Here are two I've done, "Here Kitty Kitty" and "horse blanket"
Thanks for your input. It looks like rectangles and squares that are framed is the way to go! It separates the busy prints from one another.