Originally Posted by Tink74
My Aunt, whom has quilted for years, gave this answer...hand sew to back when heirloom or decorative, machine from front when you want it sturdy. Make sense?
That makes a lot of sense! I suppose that is why I don't sew anything heirloom. However, my decorative pieces are machine stitched. I starch like crazy to press them into position, then SITD on top.