I have hand quilted for years. Never really cared for the look of machine quilting, but thought I would learn anyway. I tried it on my machine and it was such an ordeal that it made me really appreciate my hand quilting. I don't quilt for any reason except to quilt, therefore, time is of no essence. I enjoy the relaxation of hand quilting and will continue this method. I turn on either my Christian music or Bible CD's and just quilt away. Hand quilting also allows me to sit in the living room with my husband when he is home. My quilts always look nice and have the old-time quilting look.