Quilting is like any other passion/hobby. It can get very expensive or it can be done less expensively. Some can and do hand quilt all, others only some of them, yet other's it is machine quilting all the way. Some people would love to hand quilt, but can't due to physical limitations, but can continue to pursue their passion by using their machines.
AND some can afford to hire Long Armer's and LQS prices, and some can't. We are all in different economic catagories.
But what we all have in common is we love to quilt :D:D:D AND we all find a way to follow this passion, one way or another!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D
There are many wonderful patterns out there for lap quilts...they can be as elaborate as a bed quilt, or simple and fast, they are probably used and seen the most, and the easiest to quilt on a machine.
I love to see a family gathered to watch a movie together, everyone snuggled up in a quilt that reflects "them." The differnt colors, prints, styles, patterns, each one was made with love, one stitch at a time.... To me, that is a truly awesome sight to behold :D:D:D