Elegant yet faint traditional snow wrapped cheery blossom symbols in beige color with dobs of pink is typical Japanese. It is a perfect back drop of a young romantic Oriental story... Pure cotton. Normal. Perfect for machine piecing or background for a quick but beautiful quilt. If you don't know how to use it, see my patterns and kits soon. I can't wait to show you what an unusual elegance this cherry blush could add to any truly beautiful oriental designs.