I think you've already gotten some great advice. I just want to add that you may want to practice first on some muslin or scrap fabric.

Several references to distances to quilt according to batting requirements . Will someone explain this. It appears the batting companies are dictating how we quilt. I have been curious about this.

Well I wouldn't say they're dictating. It's more of a recommendation for their specific product. If the batting says to quilt 4" apart and you quilt it 10" apart, you run the risk of the batting clumping or separating inside your quilt.

Aledey301, Bree123 has given you excellent information. So much packed into one reply. I like that she is giving information anyone can use but is especially important for beginners. Ellen

Congratulations on your finish. I think it looks great and the size is definitely manageable on the regular machine. Now you have to think about thread color as you are dealing with contrasting fabric. If you do any quilting on the pieces, your thread will not show on those pieces where the thread matches and show on those where it doesn't match. You could use a monofilament (clear) thread and it wouldn't show but that is a bit of a tricky thread to start your journey.

I would use a beige/tan thread and do a careful Stich in the Ditch. It will give you the experience of quilting and you have the seams to guide you. To clarify on SID, you don't start the seam in the center of the quilt, rather in the middle row on the edge.

Good luck YOU GOT THIS!

Beautiful first quilt! I just love the design. A walking foot works great on Singers. I use vintage Singer machines, my newest is a 1959. You have gotten great advise, just pin it well, take your time, and have fun!

Welcome to this board, lots of helpful people here.

I prefer to quilt 3-4" apart, no matter what batting package recommends. I don't want to maybe end up in clumps or bunches. When I straight stitch a quilt, I stitch a 1/4" from the seam. I start in the center of the quilt, go out to edge in all four directions, like a cross. I always quilt next to quilting. I mostly FMQ, large stipple, large meander.

Clamp backing that is about 2-3" larger all around to a table top. put batting and use same clamps to hold that in place, put top on batting and clamp that down. I use large safety pins and pin about every 3-4". When quilting be sure to remove pins or you can baste and remove basting after you are done quilting. Just how I do it. I hope it helps you.
There are lots of videos on youtube.com. Good luck.
Your first quilt is very pretty.

Welcome to the board. I think you have done a beautiful job on your top. I would make several sandwiches up & practice until you are comfortable with the type of quilting you decide to do. I am looking forward to seeing a picture when you finish it. You are off to a great start! Have fun!

You have done a great job on your quilt. I, for one, do not like to STID; I can't control stitching that well and my stitches look wobbly. I prefer to choose another design.

Welcome to QB!! Great job on your first quilt!! One of my machines is a Singer Heavy Duty 4423. Amazon.com has a walking foot that fits this matching. (Hope the link works, if not, just do a search for Singer walking foot.

Amazon.com: SINGER Even Feed Walking Presser Foot for Quilting or Thick Fabric Sewing on Low-Shank Sewing Machines