I recently did a picture quilt with a mountain scene w/ eagles, waterfalls, etc. All of my quilting was free motion outlining the scenes behind the window.. I stayed with the colors so that you really can't tell there is a lot of quilting. It just sort of kept the quilt in order. I did do just enough quilting in the ditch along the window frame to hold everything together. Actually, when I finished the window I liked it so well without any quilting that I tried to get along with the least amount necessary. The "window" is hanging in my living room and there is enough quilting ( in my opinion).I feel the same way about your fairies. I am not a fan of heavy quilting and particularly when the quilt it really attractive as your is.