I'm one of those that hand quilt W&N. I don't have issues with it but then again, it's all I've ever used so I probably just don't know any better! When I finish the roll that I have, I'll probably experiment with Quilter's Dream 100% cotton. I'd love to use silk in a quilt at some point but it would have to be an heirloom quilt (due to cost of the silk batting!) and I don't see myself doing any heirloom work any time soon.