This quilt should be hand quilted because of the time frame.There are usually church groups who quilt for money for church projects.And there are some individualls who still hand quilt. My mothewr-in-law quilted until she was about 90years old but she has passed away now. I only hand quilt for my pleasure and for family.Hand quilting usually asuresa a good price, if you ever want to sell it.The thing is if you don't intend to quilt it, at least run a row of stiches around the outside edge, so it won't fray over the years.