I have seen machine quilted quilts right here in Paducah selling for more than $20,000. So they MUST have a great value. Machine quilting is not new, know of ladies in Oregon, who sent their tops to a lady in Tx, who had a treddle machine in the 1880's and 1890's. Both hand and machine quilts are wonderful, both hand and machine pieced quilts are also wonderful. Just do your quilts the way YOU enjoy doing them, that is why we quilt for the joy!!! Don't let anyone take away your joy!!