OMG!! If I could hand quilt like that I would never send another quilt to a long-armer. But my handquilting leaves much to be desired. Plus I would never get my quilts done. I certainly do admire those of you who can do such a time-consuming and lovely job. I think you are right about fairs and shows should have a special division for the hand quilted items. That certainly takes talent which many of us don't have but admire so much.