I hand quilt on panels that are intricate -Pennsylvania Dutch type panels where there are lots of little things to outline or not to outline. It's very relaxing. Since I am a novice, I keep a balloon handy to pull the needle through! Maybe it's not the right way to do it, but I enjoy it so much! What a tension reliever. I use the stick-on pads for my fingers, no hoops, and tiny needles.