Hey Joanie, don't give up! I still really enjoy hand quilting, but it sure is nice to be able to whip out a quilt a lot faster on the machine. I use all vintage machines, and have practiced enough to be able to fm quilt on my treadle. Make yourself a bunch of little quilt sandwiches from leftover fabric & batting and practice practice practice. Once you get the hang of it, it's a lot of fun.