My first Laura Aaron Hird book was quilted in DM and individual blocks were quilted for more detail; PC quilt is at the same place in DM. This one is fpr family heirloom, so it cal be quilted all over with one design. Most of my 'useful' quilts are not for show, just to enjoy their usage. So I go for the simple as possible, with less cost to LA the quilt. You can do you own, JanRN, so it ahs to please you for the purpose you want it to do.
I have told me kids, you have to pay the LA if you want a quilt...I cannot 'gift' them any more with added expenses of making it. I have a full bucket of projects and UFOs to do, but to stay with the group I will consider what you'all want to do.
Trying to change sewing machines without breaking the budget... need the LED lights to see better and a simple machine threader that I can easily use. Have a lline on a good buy... will see what happens this week.