I'm not really qualified to answer this because, as the name states, I'm a Wanna-b. That being said, my one and only real quilt was sort of done following Fun and Done from Bayside quilting. I made regular blocks and them quilted them onto backing pieces like the Fun and Done pattern. Here is a link to that.
https://www.baysidequilting.com/stor...idCategory=284
This second link looks like a good way to quilt in sections if your pattern doesn't lend itsself to sashings.
http://creativeribbons.blogspot.com/...as-you-go.html
All the real quilters on here will have great ideas for you. These are just how I worked out my situation. I have limited skills and a tiny sewing machine, so this worked for me.
Good luck!