I have been questioned about this from time to time, particularly with regard to FMQ. I compare it to writing a novel with pen and paper or on a computer - does one have less worth than the other? Of course not! I can hand quilt and greatly admire the work of those who do but much prefer to machine quilt these days. FMQ either on DSM or LA (I mean freehand, not panto) has just as much artistic merit. Piecing by hand, I have done EPP, in fact that's how I started quilting and can hand embroider etc. But I don't see the point of hand piecing for the sake of it when my machine does it more quickly and efficiently! Anymore than I sweep my carpets rather than using the Hoover! Our craft is wide and varied and that's partly why I love it so much.