Originally Posted by
Pagzz
I am puzzled by the number of people who think heavy quilting takes over the quilt. The micro stippling I did on this quilt was at my friend's request. It is designed to push the applique up. The thread is fine (Invisifil 100 wt) and it matches the background. Personally I like all types of quilts and I find all types of quilts at shows I visit.
I love it when the overall first impression of a quilt attracts me and then as I look closer I see other things to admire whether it is the quilting or fabrics. Unless the description of a quilt explains what it's intend use is, I don't know and I don't care. It is the visual impact of the quilt that speaks to me.
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Pagzz, What you have accomplished here is beautiful and brilliant. IMHO you struck the perfect balance, you enhanced the beautiful applique workmanship. It is densely quilted and beautiful in itself, but in no way did it take attention away from the appliques. It all works wonderfully together.