I've enjoyed this discussion. I disagree with the initial premise that most people think FMQ is meandering. I think everyone understands that FMQ is a method of quilting, not a quilting design. Some like a lot of quilting on a top and some of us don't, some like fancy and some don't. In my opinion, it's your quilt and you quilt it the way you want to and know how. But I have enjoyed how some of you have given reasons why you have chosen to use the patterns you have. I ALWAYS enjoy seeing all your quilts and especially when the photo shows the quilting. I'm just learning and you give me lots of inspiration.