I do counted cross stich when traveling, but I have never hand pieced or hand quilted. I'm fairly new to quilting and I just thought hand quilting would take too long. After reading this thread, I think I might want to try it. I'm on vacation next week and maybe I'll try starting the Grandmothers Flower Garden I love. (easier than taking the machine)
That was one of the last quilts my Mom made and I always thought is was the prettiest. I think I actually have her cardboard template piece somewhere. Better hurry, I have 5 days to get this ready to take.