Holy cow that looks like a ton of work. If it were me and I was so unsure (and a little scared) I'd send it out and talk in great detail as to how you want it done. I'm a if it's gonna happen it will happen to me sort of girl, so that being said It would relieve some of the stress being worried I'm gonna mess it up. (this is all just my humble opinion.) You did a wonderful job on it! Excellent work! Best of luck at the quilt contest. Hope it works out well for you. Can't wait to see it finished.