Originally Posted by niizh
I find any handwork is relaxing. When I ask my Mom why she did so much hand work, she said "it is better than Prozac." When making clothing, I disliked hand work, however, with quilting, applique, etc., it is a joy and really relaxes me.
Hand quilting hexagons when I was 21 nearly finished me for life I hated it. over 40 years later we went on holiday and i wanted something to do so I started hand piecing hexagons again and now I love it but I will not do lots just a few to keep me occupied.