You don't mention how the bedspread is finished.
Is it possible to make and quilt JUST the borders using the fabric of your choice, and then add them to the bedspread via QAYG?
You could use a batting that would best match the weight of the linen center.
That way you wouldn't be making it any heavier than it already is, and not have to deal with quilting a monster-sized quilt..
Last edited by MTS; 08-06-2012 at 04:13 PM.