Oh My Jacquie, I didn't know you were having surgery? Carpel tunel, I know someone who had that done and did NOT listen to the doctor and used her hand way too much and too early and got perminent damage from it! Please do NOT use your hand too early or too much and listen to what the dr. says....... even if it means waiting on the sewing....... we will wait until your really able to sew!!! Do Not chance anything when it comes to the use of your hands....... Hope you are feeling better and have a great Christmas!!!