i hand quilt most times because my machine is just too small for quilting and i also get a take-along project if i have to go visit family or something. i like the look of the bigger stitches so i actually use 2 strands of embroidery floss and make a bigger stitch on the top with a smaller stitch on the back. i love the imperfect big stitch look.....probably because i can't do perfect and little :lol: !!!!