Jumping in a little late, but I have to speak up also.
Another "I agree". Why are we paying big bucks for beautiful fabric, spending agonizing hours choosing it, planning placement meticulously.... only to see it over quilted and the beauty taken away. To each his/her own and for those who like it, good for them. I prefer to see the beauty of the fabric and the pattern used to make the quilt.
Thanks for saying what I've been thinking for some time now.