Howdy from Texas, David & welcome to the boards. I'm so glad that you are interested in quilting & know & appreciate all the intricate work and detail that goes into making a quilt. Sounds like you are going to machine piece your quilt & then hand quilt it. How awesome is that!!! There are TONS of tutorials (you tubes) on just about anything you might want to know & learn about quilting. This board has phenomenal quilters with skills from beginners to professional/advanced with so much knowledge. Just ask as many questions you can & someone will come along with answers for you. Have fun with your new found hobby!