I'd suggest that you just enjoy your project. Tied quilts are still quilts. When you are ready to quilt, then go for it. I personally don't hand quilt everything. And I have never sent a quilt out to be long arm quilted because I make quilts to use scraps, not make blue ribbon projects. I like quilts that I make my self, and that they are usable. I like to crows foot (you can do a search on that topic), because it's quick and tidy. The main this is to have fun! Get it finished to keep motivated, but there are NO quilt police here!