I have used this method numerous times. I weigh the 1:1 hooping:block ratio against the time it will take me to FMQ. I like both methods and I think there is an advantage to each. I've only used the embroidery machine to quilt motifs in the center of blocks type of quilting. Does anyone do all over quilting with their embroidery machine??? I'm thinking like a stipple or line quilting. Is it difficult to keep it straight??