When I transitioned from hand quilting to machine quilting I was worried that those that received them would be disappointed! I found most don't care how its done just that I took the time to make it .. Anything I hand quilt never gets used. They think it's too nice to use. I WANT them used. Finally I never had a gift done when I needed it as hand quilting takes too long. That Said I now machine quilt. I'm not much past meandering but it works!! I still hand quilt but when I do it IS special and usually for my own use!! Go for it!! It doesn't have to be perfect!!