As far as I'm concerned the answer is a great big YES!!!!
If I had to do it the old-fashioned way I'd never do it. While I know how to do it that way and know that I can if need be I also like the option of not having to.
When you think about it, it isn't all that different.
What used to be cardboard templates are now acrylic.
What used to be scissors are now rotary cutters
and best of all .....
What used to be day long quilting bees are now week long quilting retreats.
Yeah, for me I'll take the new stuff.