I agree that hand quilting is very relaxing and believe that is my first love in quilting. I am working on the quilt patis using the Grandmother's flower garden and am using 1930's reproduction fabric. I have never tried the Aunt Becky but I certainly agree with you that all of these quilt shops and stores cater to machine quilting; it seems that it is more popular and people do not want to take the time to hand quilt or have the patience.