I like a lot of different ones -- it really just depends on the quilt's design. I love thread painting! So much fun! But I guess if I had to pick just one, it would be feathers. I love seeing how they transform when used in different ways -- wreaths, in corners, as an all-over design, feathered hearts -- the different shapes available, being able to add in little flourishes & curly-cues & paisleys ... there just seem to be so many options!

Feathers on versions thereof

I started with a standard meander, but it isn't any harder to meander with stars or hearts or leaves. I also have done adorable pumpkins on a set of table items for fall. I like headbands (which is what I call the design Diannia posted) when I need a more solid quilting. I am still working on doing a nice ribbon in sashing or borders; I just can't seem to get that one right.

meandering stippling is all I can do.