I am all about fast fast fast and easy! Love my serger! I did a top with the regular machine and was going to piece the back. Didn't need to be as precise, so just made strips of 6" width random lengths and serged my little heart out. I was very pleased with the results. Looked great, went fast, and easy. Long arm quilter didn't feel the same way! She said crossing the "bulky" seams was really a headache....so if tying or making a small baby quilt for durability, I would still do it, but want to keep my LA lady happy, so no more serged for me/her.