singer started making machines in something like 1851---
people who could afford them made quilts with them- they were a time saver-
there are always going to be (traditionalists-however miss informed) who like to spout their beliefs/feelings about everything-and believe their way should be the only way--
the quilt shows have catagories for hand work- and for machine work- it is all appreciated and accepted-
if it is not manufactured/production line produced in quantity-- it is hand made