I hand quilt all the time. Back in the early 90' I quilted a quilt by the block like you discribed in your thread but I really didnt think I know what I was doing, but according to you it must be a great way to quilt, so I guess even tho I didnt know it at the time it was ok. Here is one of my hand quilted quilts and the quilting is nothing compared to yours. Yours are all absolutely beautiful.