It seems that people who do not do this kind of work do not appreciate the time and talent that it takes. Thankfully the quilt made it into hands that do treasure it and recognize the work. I have several of these types of quilts or the kits that my mother purchased from Hershnerrs, probably in the late 1970s-1980s. The designs and the quilting marks are stamped. They do come out. In fact, just this past year I finally got one of the quilts finished and had to "hurry" as time was lessening the quilt markings and I wanted to use their expertise with all the feathers and such that they had on the fabric. They are indeed gorgeous quilts!