Ditto to Pat625. I find hand qulting very relaxing because I can pick it up at any time, quilt for a few minutes, put it down again etc. I'm not limited to how long I need to work at that time. I also find it very relaxing because I don't have a time frame on when the quilt needs to be finished. I can quilt, watch TV, talk to hubby, etc without "mssing a stitch".