I do both machine and hand quilting. I let the quilt tell me which one is needed. Some quilts just require hand quilting to get the look I want them to have. I always have a quilt on the farame and I love to hand quilt in the evenings after work. It is a great way to relax and unwind. Eventually, I have something beautiful to show for my time. Other times, the quilt tells me to machine quilt it and I do. I have found that quilt tops will "talk" to you.