I am an English Paper Piecer and love to hand quilt (I like embroidery of all kinds too.). There is not a lot of "lifetime" left for me to do all the amazing patterns on my "to do" list, so I am now machine piecing and quilting. I use (and love) vintage machines, but I recently saw the Sweet 16 Handiquilter in action and if I ever get a spare $6,000 (the cost here in Australia)...I would love to own one. Can't imagine life without my handwork....keeps me balanced and reasonably sane. Very meditative.