My grandmother quilted and I have 2 of hers...hand done of course. When I was about 20 something I saw a pattern for a beautiful appliqued quilt. I bought the book and tried my best to follow the directions, but failed miserably. I still have it is a bag somewhere..I remember I bought sheets to make it out of so it may not even be cotton! Tomorrow I am taking a class in hand applique...only 40 some years later...at The Road to California Quilt show. If I get the hang of it and like it I might dig out that old book and start again.
I have made some other quilts since then, but all machine made. I really enjoy that, so I will just be expanding my talents tomorrow.