We all have to change with the times. Look at the different types of quilts now. I am now heading in the more art quilt direction. Just what do you think those ladies of the past would think of those.
Modern technology has a way of creaping into every aspect of our lives. Why not go with it and enjoy the journey...I sure wouldn't want to have to cut pieces out with a pair of scissors and then - Hand Quilt?!?!? That would NOT be for me.
My Aunt who is in her late 80's, who used to do a beautiful hand quilting stitch, had a hard time going with machine quilting. Now that macular degeneration has taken most of her eyesite, she now quilts anyway she can.
I say, so with the flow, and I can't wait to see where the next 20 - 30 years takes us in the quilting world.