I have always done my quilts by hand. None of them have ever seen a sewing machine. I take my on airplanes, dr. offices, hair salon, and anywhere else I can work on it. I have a rolling computer bag that goes everywhere. Plus I have my quilting frame set up in my family room so I can always be with the family when I'm working on it. They call the area behind the frame my fortress of sanity. LOL.