Amen, I hand quilt also, to me I put my love in hand quilting. I have made and finished 6 bed sized quilts this year, plus 6 crazy 8 stars and 2 queen size quilts and the year isn't over. I do my hand quilting at night while watching TV with my DH. I too always tell the reciprocates that if they don't use the quilt, they have to return it, as quilts are made to be used and loved, not put away in drawers