I also am glad that there seem to be other handquilters on this board. I trained myself a long time ago to use both hands. When I am working on a frame, even my large floor hoops I quilt with both hands depending on which direction I am going. It does save doing that very awkard twisting of the wrist that is so bad for our hands. Being a touch typer and having taken piano lessons as a child helps me be more comfortable with both hands. It took some practice originally but now is second nature. I am 59 and ironically I have had a lot less trouble with my hands since I developed a rare autoimmune disease that causes muscle and nerve problems. I have more trouble with my hands sleeping at night. My whole arm tends to go to sleep no matter which side I lay on. I also have an air bed. I can't imagine how bad it would be with a regular mattress.