If you have never machined quilted, I suggest you get some good advice from the pros on this site. I'm surley not one of them. I would suggest Hand Quilting, but you need a hoop or frame to do that, the hoop being the cheapest route to go with. If your not familiar with machine quilting, it can be daunting, and frustrating if you don't study it first. I'm assuming that you really want this to finish up nicely, since your proud of your quilt and its taken so long to finish. So I would keep it simple, and basic. Sandwhich, Baste, Then Hand quilt. If you want to find out the pros on this site, then enter a thread calling on expert advice and the hits will come. We have several that know their stuff. The ones that are gracious, are willing to help. Good Luck