Snowflake Quilts

I just won an exceptional merit ribbon in the Vermont Quilt Festival!!! This quilt is based on a Carol Doak yahoo group member pattern, is 14 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches, and has over 500 pieces.

I need suggestions for quilting or embellishing this quilt top. My original plan was to baste on the batting and add seed bead embellishment to "quilt" it, then put on a backing with hidden ties or permanent spray basting. Now I'm not sure the beads would enhance or compete with the simplicity and color of the fabric.