I have made around 7 queensize quilts(and many many more twin/lap size)that I have quilted on my machine, pretty much either stitch in the ditch, or coming across on the diagonals. I currently have a large queen in flannels for my bed that I am considering sending out to have done. My shoulders couldn't handle that heavy of a quilt. Around here a queen would cost me $200-$250 or more and I can't afford that. My new Bernina has some great decorative stitches and I have been playing with those a lot. I would have to say I am a piecer. I love picking out the fabs, cutting them and putting tops together. Sandwiching (which I use the basting spray) and actual quilting are not that enjoyable for me. (I have 8 or 9 (sandwiched) up on my son's bed waiting to be done) I would love to find some long-armers on this board for when I am ready to have the flannel one done.