Love these bright sheets. I bought the Symple Stuff blue blanket to keep at the foot of the bed like a runner as I don't want to cover up these sheets, they are so pretty. I'm not usually into floral patterns, but these grabbed my eyes as soon as I saw them while scrolling thru the site. They are still a bit stiff, but like all other all-cotton sheets I've had, they will soften with time. These are percale and I'm used to sateen, but I still assume they will be fine with more washings. They are also deep pocketed which is good. I'm very pleased. If you like the pattern, I definitely recommend them.