Hi Macrina!
I piece and quilt strictly by hand, but I'm afraid I may be in the minority. It's very difficult to find any books or magazines aimed at people like me. I find sewing with a machine very stressful, so I never use it. Piecing and quilting by hand, however, I find soothing and stress-free. So even though you may not have much sewing experience, I would suggest jumping right in and trying it.
Here are some things to keep in mind:
It's very important to keep your measurements accurate, whether you're cutting pieces or sewing them together. For example, if you vary the seam allowance size even a little, your blocks will end up all different sizes.
If you're making a big quilt, it helps to do your quilting one section, even one block, at a time. That way you aren't dealing with a large bulky piece.
Start with a small project, like pot-holders or place mats, then do a wall hanging, then maybe a baby quilt. Try some patterns you like from quilting magazines, which are available everywhere, even in grocery stores.
Good luck, don't give up, and let me know how it goes!
Judy
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