Originally Posted by
quiltmom04
I think once the marking pen goes away, it will be much better . Also another lesson is that different types of quilting are busier than others. I think a curlicue like you used is very busy, where a gentle wave might have worked better. But the quilt is very lovely, and I think once it's finished, you'll be pleased.
I'm still new to quilting, and I haven't figured out how to plan a quilting pattern. I have trouble with this on every quilt I've touched. I totally understand why people stick with S-I-D and I admire quilters who enhance the top instead of smothering it!