I ended up returning this item simply because once I put it on the bed, I realized it wasn't the look that I wanted.  The quilt seemed to be of good quality.  I looked that the opening for the pillow shams was off to the side instead of down the middle, this you can actually use them on either side.  The issue I have been having with every comforter/quilt I have bought for my new king sized bed is that the comforters/ quilts look small on the bed, even though I am buying the correct size.  I guess the style now is to only have perfectly matching sheets because they will always be exposed since you have to have the comforter/ quilt folded down in the turn-downed look.  This quilt still looked a little short, but it they were one of the largest king sized bedding sets I have found.