Just a suggestion--talk to a quilter or LQS and see if someone might trade the quilting for a finished top or come to an agreement on a pattern and cost of fabric and your work for putting the top together AND their quilting w/batting. It does not hurt to inquire. Who know you might find a best friend who likes to quilt or has a quilting machine and would rather not piece quilts? The main thing is to enjoy what you do. I just found out my grands wanted pillowcases of their favoriate things and had not considered pillowcases. Life is a Wonder. I wish your DH the best of recovery.