Originally Posted by roselady
Can someone explain what custom quilting is?
Professional quilters generally have a repertoir of quilting styles they apply to quilts. It could be meandering, stippling, or repetitive patterns. Those would be considered "standard" quilting styles.
"Custom" patterns are adapted to suit the quilt. It could be outline stitching of the fabric, a random leaf pattern, hearts,.......it is a pattern that is designed for the specific quilt. That's why it is important to see some samples of the quilter's work. It may be easy for someone to promise butterflies and what you get is a herd of dragons.