I have only done hand quilting. I would like to try machine quilting someday. But all in all I like the look of hand quilting better. It give the quilt a warm old fashion charm. The machine ones to me have that store bought look to them. I think they are lovely and I know alot of ppl do them that way. It is just a personal preference. I of coarse would not turn away any quilt done by machine. lol