I have seen some rather 'plain' quilts come alive with all the artistic quilting, which is usually done by a professional. I have also seen delicate quilts quilted so much you miss the original design. I have had beautiful quilting done for two 'show' quilts and one that was most precious to me and I paid rather dearly for each. But now, most of my quilts are for gifts or charity and I prefer them to be done completely by me. Art is in the eye of the beholder.