If anybody would like images of design references i have assembled please send out an email address. not sure if i can just post images up here, i'll try to figure that out.
The designs that are working best so far are from palmateer and Rmx. I like the scroll linework that snook is using, i know this scroll work is very popular in design right now, so i would use it spairingly and with intention. I do see this style of linework in a version of the final design, thanks snook. Also check out russellbartnicks design, though the design doesn't suit the music, i like his scroll wing shape a bunch.
check out the fleetwood mac record cover for the album "rumors". it exemplifies nice elegant thin linework.

something else i forgot to mention was downplaying the "the" in the design and making Quilt the focus, it looks like people have done that a lot already.

thanks, tommy, the quilt

The quilt apologizes for the lack of feedback so far. out in the woods with no internet access for the past few days. We appreciate all the submisions, they look great. specific feedback to follow.
thank you,
tommy, the quilt