Your quilt is ab-SEW-lutely Breathtaking!!! I would never consider letting anyone else touch it. You've invested 7 years into a masterpiece... Your handwork is beautiful and you will have no trouble with the "hand quilting with a tad bit of practice. Uniformity is the key to beautiful hand quilting and once you get the feel of the needle you'll flow right along. And in the long run.........you will be SEW pleased with your decision to do it yourself.
I luv Redwork............ and I must say this is one of the prettiest pieces I've seen.....Thanks for sharing.
Blessings.........Anna Adelia