I do agree that the white area is just asking for some special treatment. I actually purchaed a unfinished quilt top at a flea market to use to try and learn to do more detailed designs and then maybe do the quiltiing myself. However, I cannot stand not seeing that I at least tried....so..I did some feathers and other things...and just ripped it all out and did a meander on the quilt...it was a vintage top and it looks ok...but I have learned I am close to being a perfectionist..holy cow...I really am not !