Old 02-27-2011, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by nanna-up-north
I've been handquilting 3-4 hours every day for the past couple of weeks. After a hour this morning, my thumb started hurting so I stopped to do some other things. Do any of you have that problem? What have you tried?
I'm curious what technique you use to hand quilt. I use my thumb nail to push my needle, and I have the same problem. Been really trying to change the way I quilt, but to no avail. I'd think advil/motrin would alleviate some of the pain, and I don't think you should just try to work through it without taking a break.
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