This is so true. But when you are in a show, competing with these computerized quilters, it is most difficult. Not worth the time. I like a little bit of fluff after it is washed not cardboard.
Originally Posted by quilt3311
I think the densely quilted quilts are mostly for show or to hang. I've seen some stunning examples of this and think they are mainly for entering a show.
I've done heavy quilting on a few, but do not use those as bedding.
When I do bedding, I pretty much put the same amount of quilting on as I would if I were still able to hand quilt the quilts.