I bought 3 sets so I could serve 12 if I have that many for dinner.  I love these!  I bought solid white serving dishes of a different maker which go fine with the blue design. They fit in my dishwasher, go in the microwave and it's really nice to have so many dishes, I don't have to worry when I want to set a pretty table. I particularly like the lip on the coffee cups. I use these for every day and so far they have held up well.