Originally Posted by IT_Nana
Originally Posted by GailG
Originally Posted by erstan947
I agree, I can't afford to send all mine out. After the holidays I've got 2 to quilt. I'm not great but I will do my best. I think the more I do the better I will get. I won't know unless I get in there and do it. Happy Quilting!
I totally agree here, but the thing is I have to let my body heal after I've done a quilt on my domestic machine. I know that part of the problem is my posture and another problem is that my set up is not exactly great. My sewing table has a well for my machine but when I use it, the machine is too far back. So I put the machine on top and pull is closer to me. By the time I've finished with the quilting, my neck, shoulders, back and right hip are in lots of pain. I've done two quilts in the last two weeks....and I'm really in pain. Now, I'll have to heal before I can even think of doing another one. But, I do have a lot of piecing to do, so I can still stay busy.
I can't imagine trying to machine quilt on a regular sewing machine. I'm like you ... too many hours at the sewing machine are very hard on my body. After a spinal fusion a year ago I have to pace myself. I do my qulting by hand, the old fashioned way, but I find it relaxing. I like the way hand quilting looks, too. I hope you heal quickly and enjoy piecing in the process.
I really do envy you lovely people who can hand quilt. I've had a couple of goes but need to find a day where I have lots of time Lol to sit and practice.