Take out that stitching! Otherwise you'll be heart-sick every time you look at that quilt.
Might I suggest a quilting hoop? I had always done mine on a quilt-frame, and after a 15 yrs hiatus from quilting, the first quilt I did was a LARGE king size top. Since I have arthritis in my shoulder now, I thought I'd try a hoop. It worked fantastic. I could now sit in the family room in the evenings, watch TV and chat with my DH & DD's. I thought the hand quilting would take me the better part of the year, instead I had it finished in weeks!
Good luck with your project!