Gorgeous quilt! I suffer as well from arthritis. Inflamatory and osteo. I am able to do hand quilting my way and I actually like doing the binding. I have sewn binding on a few quilters quilts for them. Try to barter with a friend for binding. Also Pat Sloan has a great binding by machine tutorial. Then you will not have to hand sew. If all else fails contact me I will do the bindings for you! Keep doing what you love. I keep the Dream Alive! Luann