Can appreciate and enjoy both. Sometimes I do one and sometimes the other as far as piecing. The machine quilting has been difficult for me to learn and become any where near accomplished at. I really admire all aspects of quilting. Some of us are gifted in one area more than another. Just like any art form, there's room for all. Color is also something I struggle with...have learned to ask for others' input sometimes because I don't have the natural eye for color that some have. I love vintage quilts, modern quilts, etc. We all need to learn to enjoy beauty where we find it and LIGHTEN UP!