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.
I totally agree! I tried to make a skirt by hand and i wanted to shoot people. But I really like piecing by hand, I feel like I have more control.
I'm fairly new, but I still do all my projects by hand.