I started quilting in the 2004 and I don't know any other way to quilt without using my Bernia machine and all the fancy gadgets. I would love to learn to hand quilt, I just can get the rocking motion that you need. I do have a treadle and a crank and have never used either one. I am willing to take any advice regarding these machines. For those of you who had or have a grandmother or mother to show you the process of quilting is blessed. The old ways mixed with the new help create new ideas. Just my penny's worth :-)