Jillane, the quilt top is GORGEOUS. I'm not sure your quilting is going to show much (the more solid the fabric the more the quilting will show and the more patterns you have, the less you will see...I have the same problem with my machine quilting). Contrasting thread helps. I find patterns EVERYWHERE. I am forever taking pictures of carpets, leaves and when we have traveled to Las Vegas, my family has to take me by the arm so I dont' run into people. I am too busy taking pictures of the carpet, the ceiling and one time the wall of the elevator! Don't forget to post a picture when its done. We want show and tell!