Was this what I expected  Not exactly. Do I love it Yes, I do. The color is better than I had hoped for being more of a taupe-y gray than a cool gray. Really, it’s a kantha quilt, which I like. I’ve had a kantha quilt in the past but that one was a colored pattern with bright stitching which did not hold up over time even though I did not wash it. I payed considerably more for this one so I hope it lasts longer.