What will you finish first in 2013?

[Renata L.]

days are soooo long without quilting

Ain't that the truth!

[Rita C.]

Becky I am sorry to hear that you have carpal tunnel on top of your other health issues. I don't know if this will be of help but I found it helpful when I had tendonitis in my wrist. The man is a percussionist so would be well aware of repetitive strain injuries. Hope it helps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUyMNyrOHJQ

[Susan B.]

days are soooo long without quilting

I sympathize, having had this surgery, and shoulder surgery...however, I saw this quote on another forum the other day and had to laugh as you made me think about my recoveries

There are three kinds of death in this world. There's heart death,
there's brain death, and there's being off the network. - Guy Almes

I read every blog, discovered Youtube, watched all the back shows of TQS, and learned to shop on the internet, one handed

You will get through this!

[E.M. T.]

Rita...Thanks for posting those exercises ! Having had repairs on both wrists...I really can see how these
could help relieve pain and increase mobility !! Will give it a go !!

[E.M. T.]

Rosemary, you made me laugh at your comment: "(my hands were moving so slowly that I needed the machine to be running just above stalling speed)." I have felt the same way more times than I can count. Your comment made me remember a movie that I recently saw. A young man was (lovingly) reprimanding his Grandma (played by Dolly Parton) because she was driving so slowly and people that were walking on the side of the road were keeping up with her pretty good. He said (and I'm paraphrasing because I can't remember exactly) -- if you go any slower, we will be going back in time. I thought it was really funny.

I think that I have just found out a trick to help sew slow and steady 8) - a friend of DD got a sewing machine for Christmas, it is her birthday party next weekend, so I was checking out books about 'my first sewing machine for kids' and whilst browsing the look inside bit on amazon there was this 'Helper Star HInt'

Some machines have a half-speed control which can be helpful. If your machine does not have this control, but has a foot pedal that is hinged, try inserting a new soft sponge into the hinge to slow down the speed and give your stitcher more control.

This is definitely worth a try

[E.M. T.]

Rita, thanks from me too for posting those exercises, they will be very useful (if I remember to do them ops: ) for me too.

[E.M. T.]

rita, thank you ever so much for the video, i will do it every hour, hopefully it will help for ever!
3 days ago i got an ingection on the right hand..hopefully i will not need an operation.
today i feel little better after slicking codein for pain killer. unfrotunatly i dont think that quilting is on my agenda today..
i thank you all for the support.
i wish you all a great good health this year and for ever.
cheers
becky

[E.M. T.]

Hope you heal soon Becky. Sending healthy thoughts your way

I'm still learning to not get frustrated for not been able to work/play for as long as I want/need in my projects. I'm learning to pace myself (neck and shoulder injury from 2000, that also causes trouble on my left arm and hand. Good thing I'm ambidextrous - was born lefty but was taught to use my right hand also) and be careful how long I do the same activity, or stay in the same position. Besides, my 4 and 7 year old little ones, keep me from working for too long on my projects :shock: :roll:

Thanks for sharing the video Rita Those exercises will probably help prevent issues with the wrists.

[Rita C.]

I was surprised at how quickly these exercises worked for me. I hope you all find the same.

[Marianne G.]

Managed to finish my first project of 2013 last night and it has been through the wash! I now have a new Christmas decoration for the house ready to be used when the time comes :wink:



I'm a happy elf right now :lol:

[Teresa B.]

Good job Marianne. Doesn't it feel good to complete a project.

[Rita C.]

Well done Marianne, it looks great.

[Lois B.]

Marianne, I love your pillows!

[Marianne G.]

Thank you Teresa, Rita and Lois! It does indeed fel good to have a finish so early on in the year. Don't think I have ever achieved that before. The Forum is such a good motivator and all you ladies such inspirations. I watched the new show this morning so now I have to think about how to quilt the next 2 cushions using a modern approach. Quilting is FUN
Marianne

[Lotti D.]

great heart cushions marianne!
YESSS- Quilting is FUN!!!