Genden

I have three completed quilt tops that are appliqued blocks around an appliqued center panel. I am just finishing hand quilting the fourth top, but because of caregiver responsibilities, won't be able to hand quilt the three. Will it require custom quilting to quilt around each applique, then cross hatch the rest? The border around the center panel needs its own quilting design and to be outlined. I am afraid I have created some expensive custom quilting for myself, but know I don't want a design that stitches over the appliqués.