I am a purist, I think. For me personally, I like to piece and quilt by hand. I come from a long line of quilters and that is how I learned. Very seldom even use my machine. That being said, I don't accomplish many quilts in a year. You'll be lucky to see my work anytime soon. But I enjoy it immensely and for me it is very peaceful. But I enjoy ALL of the work that I see here; and maybe someday I will be converted.