http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/quilting-daily/archive/2012/11/08/blend-hand-sewing-with-machine-stitching-7-tips-to-try.aspxHand sewing and machine stitching can happily coexist on the same fiber art piece. Personally, I love to add hand stitching to my sewing projects, even if the bulk of the stitching is done by machine.enCommunityServer 2008.5 SP2 (Build: 40407.4157)http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/quilting-daily/archive/2012/11/08/blend-hand-sewing-with-machine-stitching-7-tips-to-try.aspx#40600Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:30:30 GMTdd4ad8cd-147d-404a-a568-5abd2115af5b:40600Shar Short<p>I started my sewing career with garment sewing and then started quilting in my 30s, so my background is pretty traditional. &nbsp;I have begun moving in an art quilt directions and have been trying different techniques on some small pieces, including machine and hand stitching. &nbsp;It&#39;s odd not to have rules to break.... &nbsp; But it is fun and freeing.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.quiltingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=40600" width="1" height="1">