In a few weeks a friend and I are going to be taping a video on body mechanics and quilting with the hope of helping eliminate some of the aches and pain associated quilting. I'm looking for some feedback from you guys on what would be most helpful? Where does it hurt?
So,please, leave a comment letting me know what you would like to learn. Thanks!
Hand/thumb pain is preventing me from appliqueing as much as I would like. The thumb joint near my wrist hurts for days after appliqueing and binding quilts. I would love to learn some exercises or stretches that would help with the pain.
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Posted by: Embroidered bags | 03/11/2014 at 12:17 PM
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Posted by: robert | 03/12/2014 at 07:22 AM
I'm 66 and my main problem is the shoulders. As we age we want to let them curve in and I'm fighting that! I try to remember to wear a posture shirt when I'm doing handwork or at the machine and it helps, but would love to know what you would suggest. Looking forward to your post.
p.s. Of course, with shoulders, the neck is always an issue too!
Posted by: Polly Hada | 03/12/2014 at 05:18 PM
Just starting machine quilting, I really cannot do more than 1/2 hour at a time and have to constantly remind myself to drop my shoulders! Is this an eyesight issue or because my machine is on the table not inset into it?
Posted by: Juliet Wood | 03/13/2014 at 09:43 PM
I get pain across the back of my pelvis when sewing at the machine. I'm trying to sit with both my feet at the same level - one foot is on the foot pedal of the machine and I put the other on a phone book the same height as the foot pedal. This does help. Regular breaks help too!
Posted by: Carol in Australia | 03/14/2014 at 08:20 AM