I hand applique. I do one square at a time. I can carry it with me where-ever I go, like the Dr.'s office. I'm lucky to get anything done, but one young boy was so fascinated with my work, his dad took him straight to the quilt store. I'm never lonely. I can also sit & work on it while watching tv. I don't really "watch" tv. I grew up on radio. I prefer to hand quilt, but I'm so busy I often pay to have it machine quilted. My sister in Oklahoma has a long arm quilter, so I get the family rate, which includes free delivery! She even took a picture of my grandson getting his birthday quilt.