I have quilted many large quilts in sections was time consuming but I always enjoyed it but can no longer do it as my shoulders will not handle the weight. If I appliqued I used the applique stitch for part of the quilting and either cross hatched or stippled around the design. I won many ribbons and was entered in some pretty big shows including Paducah I had 2 that were published in magazines and one in the Quilt Art Engagement calendar so it can be done just practice and I took many classes and put my own technique together with using some from different classes don't be afraid dive in start something small and practice