I have just put together the Stephen Lyman Last Light wallhanging and now I am stumped on how to quilt it! I did think initially of doing some 'thread paining' but I am very new on my long arm and think that this may not be a good idea.
If anyone has any ideas or any photos of one that they have quilted (tried an internet search and did not come up with anything) to show me I would be very grateful as I have no idea how to start!

Perhaps if you post a picture of it here we could offer suggestions?

This is the wall hanging

It's very beautiful! Quilting? I suggest going minimal to avoid detracting from the "picture"

I agree with Kitsie.

I agree. As little quilting as possible. It's beautiful the way it is.

Maybe just some outlining of the mountains and shoreline. Just enough to highlight the major focal points in the panel and around the frame.

Thank you! that gives me a good idea of how to go about this one. I am thinking of using some different threads and maybe a very pretty delicate white shimmery thread on the snow? what do you think?

I love the idea of different threads; especially the glimmer for the snow. It will really enhance the "mood" of the quilt. It is such a peaceful picture and so lovely, can't wait to see it finished.

use a batting that allows up to 10" between stitching lines (like warm & natural)
then you can do minimal quilting- maybe highlighting wildlife, some water- some clouds... vines/leaves in the borders...
just enough to highlight-without distracting..
and if you are (new) to thread painting, you should practice on something before trying it on a (real) quilt