I think the fact that I have so little time to devote to quilting pushes me to use whatever new conveniences and shortcuts I can find. It takes me awhile to learn to use new things but usually once I get the hang of it I'm good to go. I have to say once I finally really started using my Babylock Esante I LOVE it. I was terrified of it at first because it's smarter than me. Once I realized that it may be smarter than me but it needs me to tell it what to do or it can't do anything I sat down and started. I still have a lot to learn about all the things it can do but I love sewing on it. I love my Accuquilt go as well. Love the strip cutters and worked on a project with 2 1/2 inch squares. I'd have gone mad cutting all those little squares with out the Go.