Thread: Is it just me or are feathers becoming too common?

I agree. Generally, I think the piecing should be the star. I have seen beautifully feathered quilting which is appropriate for the quilt. I have also seen quilts overwhelmed by the quilting design - not just feathers.

However, I think many of the recent long arm quilting I have seen here lately complements the quilt design.
I wish I could afford to have one of my tops professionally done.

I recently finished an Omigosh quilt (9,911 pieces) and took it to a longarm quilter who did a beautiful job. She thought about feathers in the border but did something simpler because she wanted to show off the piecing. I think those who look at the quilt carefully often give it their best design.

IMHO, the quilting should enhance the quilt. Any type of quilting can be overused. The quilting also should coincide with the owner's budget & tastes.
It can be difficult to get all components aligned.

I doubt I will ever get tired of seeing beautiful feathers that compliment the piecing.