Maire

Exactly how I feel, at least I can still be creative & create beautiful items. No one has ever returned a quilt or tea towels that I did by machine because it wasn't hand done. I am so grateful to be able to have an embroidery & still enjoy embroidery.
It is all personal preference and/or ability. I've never seen anyone question the the use of the start/stop button on some newer machines but it is essential to those with physical disabilities. I have a friend in a wheel chair who creates the most beautiful items but without the start/stop button she would not be able to sew easily. In the past she had to have the pedal on the table & use her elbow to run the machine.