Hello everyone! I had a blood test the other day because I woke up last Sunday with stiff fingers. My Dr. says it's possible RA, but wants x-rays to confirm. The diagnosis didn't bother me when he told me yesterday, but after sleeping on it I had some concerns. I LOVE TO QUILT! I recently retired so of course something had to get me :=)! Anyway, I live alone, but am pretty good about adapting, so I plan to sew and quilt FOREVER! I found this site this morning and I must say. . .IT'S WONDERFUL!!! Thanks to all of you for your sage advice. FYI, there are some good hand exercises at Mayoclinic.com. I found these the other day. They're visuals w/dialog below. Very helpful, I think. I live in Northern California.