Because you sound like you are relatively new to FMQ I would quilt (I like to do) small-medium stippling (not mini-not meandering) in the background. This is easy to do on a large quilt. I would either stitch in the ditch or stitch 1/4" inside the stars or both. This would be easy to do on your DSM, especially if you have a 1/4" foot. It will also give you better control of your quilting and prepare you for more difficult designs.
Another tip about quilting nice feathers....when you first start quilting feathers, draw them on your quilt with a water soluble marker before you quilt them. You will be surprised at how well they come out. With experience you can quilt the feathers without marking them first.
Ellen
Last edited by Ellen 1; 02-04-2016 at 10:46 AM.