Looks like REST is now enforced, not an option! This is my hand/wrist/forearm. UGG! I think a lot of cutting and carrying a carryon got it overstressed and resulted in an achy wrist and pain, lots of pain. I gave in today, after a lot of ice and doing nothing for two days, urgent care put me in this brace. Bones are good but next up, a call to a hand specialist. I need to find out what is happening!

I can’t quilt, cut or pick up anything. I can’t even hold anything to do handwork. So, typing one handed is the new task. I’m not good at sitting but have to take this rest. Lessons/Tips in this

#1 – Take breaks when cutting! Cutting too long only aggravates those muscles you are using. The repetitive motions and pressure on cutting templates and rulers can cause unwanted damage.

#2 – Vary activities. I’ve always said to have your iron away from your sewing machine. Get up and move! Now, I need to cut some, stop, sew some, stop, and so on!

I’m learning the hard way….. 38 years of quilting just snuck up on me.

in quilting,

Debbie