I think hand piecing is having a resurgence of interest. So far I have finished two quilts that are completely hand made - piecing, applique, and hand quilting, plus at least two others where I hand pieced the blocks and put the rest of it together by machine.
For me, it's faster - less time ripping out, and I can do it in front of the tv. I can machine piece, but it's not as satisfying.