First off, you have a beautiful quilt there. Second, you are the designer. If you want to combine machine and hand quilting in the same quilt...go for it. It'a an interesting and creative way to finish your quilt. There are no rules in quilting and if there are..they are made to be broken.

ooooh! what a fantastic project! well done!

i have often machie quilted the body of the quilt and then hand quilted the border. always worked for me, and i get the satisfaction of hand quilting without the drag of a massive, multi-year project.

can't wait to see this one all stitched up!

aileen

It is a beautiful quilt.

I see no reason to do both - or all 3 for that matter - in a single quilt. As others have said, it's your quilt - do what pleases you.

It's a gorgeous quilt. You couldn't possibly ruin it no matter what you do! Go for it!!!

Thank you all for your great comments. I knew you would come through and give me your insight. I am eager to get started on it. Thanks again!