Don't have any advice on the quilting question. But, that top is awesome. And thank you for giving the name of the pattern and the designer. So often I see quilts on this board that I would love to try, but have no idea of the pattern/designer name. Several months ago there was the suggestion that whenever anyone posts a picture of a quilt they give the pattern/designer name, but I guess that sort of fell through the cracks. Anyway, thanks again, and I love your quilt top.