Originally Posted by PatriceJ

i totally understand and relate to your distress, ruby.
i would feel the same way.
i like some "puff" after washing, but am happiest when it's more flat than not.

BUT ... and this is a hugely important "BUT" ...

9,99, out of 10,000 people would look at it and not think it had any extra "puff" at all.

the problem is not the quilt, or the results of your lovely work.

the problem is us. lol

cross my heart ...
it's lovely just the way it is.
but if you can't be happy with it, then follow the advice already given and add a bit more quilting here and there.