It sounds like our quilting style is similar. I too usually ditch my blocks then either quilt in them or around them often using stencils. I use my DSM though. I have moved away from "edge to edge" style as I prefer my blocks to pop so to speak. I have been most successful in loopy meandering. Flowers and the like. Stippling is harder than it looks, though I have done that OK too. I have tried to quilt allover in more of a pantograph style, but have not been happy with the results. I mean it was ok, but...whatever you choose I am sure you will be fine. It's definitely a different look. Sounds like you have FMQ down so that is the hardest part anyway.