I quilt things my mom has cross stitched and I only do the open areas, this would be the white. I think your top is very pretty, very patriotic and it is going to be beautiful when done. I like it.

Don't know what to recommend, but the quilt is really quite nice - It will be well worth it to finish it; it is beautiful!

Beautiful quilt top. I would do a couple of echo quilting around the cross stitch. The blank space i would do feathers..... My last option would be cross hatch quilting. Good luck.

I think your quilt is quite lovely and I would not quilt over the stitches. I would hand quilt and I might cross hatch, do feathers in the corner or I might just do some straight lines down about an inch apart or I might radiate out from the center motif. Oh, I like that idea. Anyway, it's a nice quilt and it will be even better once it is quilted.

I am going to take the plunge. Exactly what plunge is still up in the air. I will get batting one day this week. I appreciate all the kind words and the quilt top is actually starting to grow on me a bit.

From what I can see, you have the beginnings of a fantastic quilt. I would have it custom quilted.

I don't think it is ugly. I really like it but I agree with others that I would not quilt over the design. I would only quilt the white open areas. I think it is kind of pretty and I love old things.

I agree with the other responders. I like it, and I would love to see it finished. You did a beautiful job with the embroidery, and I'm sure however you decide to finish it, it will be beautiful then, too! Good luck!

Pretty quilt!

Not sure on quilting but it looks great!