I've read most of the replies here and I think the thing that most people look for now days is fast fast fast. Getting er done. Personally I hand piece, hand quilt and hand applique most of my work. so, I'm trying to do my part in keeping the art of the original methods of quilting alive while others choose to move on to the faster more efficient ways. But, one of these days,when I get my longarm, I too, will move on to newer things. But, I'll stll make handmade articles for those special quilting projects.