It takes time to learn how to quilt. When I started machine quilting, I chose the three tops I felt least attached to, and gave myself permission to ruin them. The quilt instructors I've watched on YouTube have all said, basically, you're going to make some ugly quilts while you learn; so personally, I would not start out learning to quilt on a gift quilt.
Sorry to be a wet blanket!! Your table runner is absolutely gorgeous. My suggestion would be, have a professional quilt this, and start learning on pieces that don't have to be perfect.