To be honest, I like it the way it is. I think it would be fun to put on a frame in my yard next summer and do it by hand. It wouldn't take that long. Or get some friends to help hand quilt it at a quilting tea or something. You could even have some younger quilters give it a go. I like the folkart of the stitches that show. Gwyn
When I put a quilt in the yard and sit in the shade to work on it, everyone in the neighborhood comes over for at least a stitch or two and some lemonade. When the doctor's offices close for the day at 5:00, a whole crowd of people in scrubs will form in my yard. It is fun.