What are the real differences between hand-quilting and machine quilting?
First of all, “quilting” refers to the stitches on top of the pieced fabric that holds the top, batting, and backing of the quilt together. Hand-quilting takes longer to do, so any quilts that are hand-quilted are more expensive, but that also makes them more valuable. Machine-quilting creates a more durable quilt and is used on any piece that is likely to be machine washed, such as a baby quilt.
