Another hand quilter here...Can't imagine doing it any other way. It serves as my therapy after coming home from work. I'd love to start a business finishing off vintage quilts for families. I am also disappointed when i go to quilt shows and I can't find hand quilting thread or needles. Templates are another thing that are hard to find. Thankfully, there is a store about an hour away from my house. At least it's a beautiful drive up there.