I have up to this stage made my quilts all by hand. I was not relaxed using the machine. I have just purchased a new machine and am enjoying the speed of machine piecing. - lots more quilts may be made!!! I still prefer hand applique and quilting but may also attempt this on the machine at some stage.Mine do not look commercially made - there are too many flaws in them to be considered. But I have loved every one of them.