I recently hand pieced a wall hanging that I started approx 10 years ago. Well it is finished -- all but the binding. I am in the process of hand quilting it too. I picked this up when I was off work for 3 months due to major surgery. I have not been one for handwork because I love sitting at my sewing machine, however, I found hand stitching to be relaxing, a good way to pass a lot time away.
I am going on a Ladies Church retreat next month and plan to have something to hand stitch to take along.
So enjoy the slower pace and see if you like it.
Chris