I work part time in a local quilt shop. I don't think hand quilting will ever go away. I have never done any because I don't have the skill, but there are a lot of ladies who do an absolutely wonderful job. We have a lady that comes in fairly often and she makes to die for quilts, and doesn't even have a sewing machine. Some people really have the talent and really love doing it. I don't think that will ever change.