I have seen some fabulous, over-the-top quilting done on regular sewing machines, like that done by Leah Day, but I know I can't do that on my sewing machine. I know I am very lucky to have a longarm that has allowed me to quilt my quilts and those of others as well. I would rather do the quilting then any other part of the construction of a quilt...except choosing the material and pattern, that's a blast too!!!