Originally Posted by scrappycats
I have little hands and arthritis and also have found that my hands will hurt when FMQ, though probably not as much as yours. I found one of the reasons my hands were hurting was cause I was so tensed up. I worked at keeping my shoulders down out of my ears and every 15 minutes or less I will stop and stretch my hands and roll my shoulders.
I agree. I read that if you put on some 'snappy' music it will help you to relax (I treadle, and it really helps with my rhythm). Relaxing during fm quilting is difficult, but once you're able to train yourself to do it, maybe it'll help. Also be sure you're taking enough breaks, too. I'm really sorry you're hurting.