Purchased to use during the winter.  Wonderfully soft. Shams are just the right size for normal standard pillows.  I find some shams are a wee bit larger so they tend to look sloppy.  These ones are perfect.  Love the scalloped edges and the texture.  The ivory colour has quite a pinkish tone to it.  I have an ivory cotton quilt now so I noticed the different tone.  Not a big deal, but will have to change some accents.  Nice to  have it reversible too.  One side is not as "furry" as the other.  Not looking forward to winter, but I am looking forward to using my new coverlet !