Received these the day we were told we would. Put them on my bed yesterday afternoon. I have been searching EVERYWHERE for blue gingham sheets that were in my price range. I found one other manufacturer who makes gingham sheets, but they were priced too high. These are not only blue but the exact shade of blue to coordinate with my powder blue walls in my bedroom. I was pleased to find them soft and crisp to the touch. They fit our very thick iComfort mattress perfectly. I only gave them 4 stars because I have yet to launder them. Jury is still out on how well they look after their first washing.