The bedspread looks just as it does in the picture, which is nice. Laid out on the bed, it looks fairly busy since all of the patches have a busy pattern but it is true to the picture. I bought a king-size spread for my queen bed and it fits, with sufficient overhang on each side. I don't think a queen-size would have done so. I put it through the washer and dryer as soon as it came and I don't see any fade or problem. (Can't see cat hair on it either, which is a plus.) It would be easier to manage if the backing were sewn to the front in several places. I may just do that myself. It's not much of a problem when it's on the bed but coming out the wash, putting it back in order takes some effort. That's why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.