I have made dozens of wall hangings and quilts, and do a lot of alterations....by choice. My sister got a sewing machine for Christmas, and promptly declared that "If you can do it, I sure can." She then made a Tee Shirt quilt, and a quilt for her granddaughter. Then I get the phone call...."Can you help me? These didn't turn out right. There must be something wrong with my machine." No stabilizer, no squaring, no batting...Not as easy as she thought!! And yes, I'll help her...when I'm good and ready....and enjoy every minute of her "lesson"!