sailsablazin, about three years ago I also started to machine piece, and I also hand quilt most of my quilts. So you're not the only dinosaur around here <smile>. I finished a BOM recently but the quilt was to big for my Grace EZ3 floor frame so I sent it out to a longarmer. It looks great and has a nice feel, almost as good as one of my hand quilted quilts. Now, this has been the only quilt I have ever sent to a longarmer so my experience is rather limited. I would do it again if the need arises again.