I don't like hand quilting with W&N either. It can be done but once you use Hobbs 80/20, wool or poly you'll never go back. With my big man hands, I can't use betweens either, I prefer sharps. Now that being said I agree that the issue with your quilt is all the seams. Not sure if I would take it all out and start again. It's not that big a quilt so I think I would just persevere. Maybe only work on it an hour a day or so. This really is a spectacular quilt and your doing a wonderful job.