I have not had the luxury of purchasing a quilting machine. All of my quilting is done on a frame by hand, as well as the applique work. Personally, I admire the machine quilter's ability to knock out quilts in a timely manner. So many times I've been so excited to get the quilt to a finished point, that I go without sleep. But, personally, I believe there is more value in a quilt that is hand-quilted.