I am a hand-quilter and have recently attempted to quilt domestically with my sewing machine. But it wasn't the same. The feel of peace and knowing my fingers were providing each loving stitch in putting the quilt together, just cannot be replaced. I will put the tops together with my machine, but I'm afraid I'm lost and at peace and in my own quiet world when I hand-quilt. I still have my eyesight - so guess I will continue hand-quilting until I am forced to give it up. Sure, it takes a bit longer to complete each quilt, but you know, it's kind of nice having the "almost" finished project in my lap, keeping my legs warm, while I continue putting on the binding....awww..it's like my own quiet meditation while I walk into my memory of thoughts....