For a number of years I hand quilted with a group of friends every Monday morning. Two members of our group did not machine piece, so when it was their turn to have a quilt quilted, we quilted a cheater cloth quilt. Though I am a dedicated piecer, I will have to admit that when we finished quilting, the quilt was quite lovely. Some patterns look more authentically pieced than others. I think much of it had to do with the colors. Also, sometimes the fabric seemed to be lesser quality. However, most of them were quite beautiful and worthy of quilting.