I love this answer!

I too love this answer! Some people now don't want anyone but themselves quilting on their quilt but I think it is great to have a bee and everyone quilts away. Maybe if you are doing a show quilt it would be different.

I agree with those who advise not to remove the quilting already done. I would complete it as best I could, and enjoy it.

I would definitely try to maintain as much original as possible. Good luck.

I would not undo the stitches. I would try to match the batting. Is there a local church group or senior citizen group in your area that hand quilts? Maybe they could finish it for you.

I agree with all the others: try to "match" the batting and quilt away with your own stitches. OR is it so that you could divide the quilt with what is already done as one and make another that is your own work? Beautiful quilt and I'm glad you saved it.

For sure leave the original stitching.
Insert some batting and hand quilt the rest. THAT will make it part of the story of this beautiful quilt.

First question, do you hand quilt?

I agree. You may not be able to match the quilting but you can get as close as you can. Not all stitches are the same on any handquilting. There is always one or 2 or more short per linear inch.