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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This quilt is not (imho) quilted to death in any way shape or form. This quilting puts the emphasis on the areas you wanted high lighted. And it does just that.
I am not a lover of art quilts for myself. I love the old fashioned, scrappy, gorgeous colored block quilts. I like looking at the art quilts, but that is not for me. My jaw drops at the talent some of the art people have. I don't have a shred of art quilt in me, but I admire what others do. I think the over the top quilting is a wonder to see, but do not want it on my quilts. I like my quilts to stand on there own. Just enough design quilting to be flattering to the quilt. I go to shows to see every quilt, but tend to drift towards the more main stream, useable quilts. I'm also from the school of, if two fabrics look good, 300 would look better.
There's room for everyone in this quilting hobby/compulsion we all seem to have.