Since you mentioned QAYG, I would recommend the Marti Michell book 'Machine Quilting in Sections'
https://www.amazon.com/Marti-Michell...lting+sections
QAYG is a blanket term for many different techniques, some require hand stitching, some don't. Some require sashing some don't. This book covers lots of ways to accomplish this task. Your library or guild may have a copy.