I used to hand embroider a lot and gave away many pieces and I have also have several that are framed and hanging on my wall. Most are cross stich but I have also done other types. I don't do any now but I have a friend who does lovely embroidery on quilts, wall hangings, and table toppers. She gave me a Cancer quilt she pieced together for me and hand embroidered words like hope, friends, family, faith. The hand work is really special and I am using that quilt on my bed right now. I agree that the hand embroidery has a special charm that machine embroidery just doesn't have. I actually find the hand work very calming and am currently knitting dishrags in the evening. It is nice to be without the noise of a machine sometimes.