I have been searching for a light cream bedding for a while.  This fits the bill just fine.  I did iron the shams and the bedspread.  The Queen size is perfect and I chose not to use the bed skirt on my sleigh bed.  The bed spread is pretty, light weight, and very comfortable.  I feel it will snag easily, so no cats are allowed up on top of our bed.  We are getting ready to sell our house and this comforter set  help our room look bright and cheery! ;)