I love my embroidery machine! But then I love the looks of hand quilting, free motion quilting, appliqué, ect. I think it can all be a part of the quilting process. I am one of the guilty ones that has sent embroidery machine items as part of a swap...sure hope no one was offended! I still considered it quilting since the block was pieced around the embroidery....I am glad everyone here has been able to have their own opinion, it has all been very interesting!