Maybe, maybe not. I think we all find our little comfort zone, whatever we enjoy the most naturally we are better at. I don't really care for the sandwiching and quilting either, have 2 DSM's, can and have done it all with only SITD or cross-hatching, one QAYG with dresdens, and quilted the outline of the dresden plates, never tried FMQ. I mostly enjoy hand-stitching hexies, and cross-stitching, never tried hand-quilting either. But when I feel like machine sewing, I'll whip out a quilt top, mostly simple patterns, found out that victoria's quilts will accept tops and finish them, they send quilts to cancer patients. For quick finish items, I do pillowcases or bags, baby receiving blankets, burp cloths, bibs, etc. I say do whatever you enjoy, it's supposed to be fun!