Originally Posted by
AliKat
Please explain that if you don't quilt in the embroidered areas it is highly likely those areas will puff out and not give the intended look, but will look quite odd indeed. You could even use invisible thread if that would help, or whatever thread you all choose.
What AliKat said. I suggest you quilt as they want, with out quilting on the embroidery. Then show them what it looks like. if the areas are small enough they might not puff up. It will he obvious quickly if they will need stitching. You could stitch thru them with a coordinating thread that will not show. I have also tacked them in a discreet area with just a locking stitch to hold them down. Last quilt I did with embroider, I cross hatched right thru them. The owner was surprised they looked as good as they did.