Originally Posted by
beckalou
I have a disease called Essential Tremors, the symptoms resemble Parkinsons Disease. My hands tremble uncontrollably only when I am trying to eat, cut veggies, cook, etc. When I am at rest, they are fine. I am finding it increasingly harder to cut my fabric using the rotary cutter. I am so afraid of cutting myself, and plan on purchasing a pair of Klutz Gloves to protect my hands. I know that eventually the tremors will become worse as it is a progressive disease.
My question: Is there anyone else on this board who has similar issues, and how do you get around the process of cutting your fabric. Hubby has eyesight issues, so he really can't help.
Beckalou, I too have the ET's have had them since I was 18 their start date, I'm 78 today. there are times that I just
want to scream but that won't help, I just work slower, found that larger objects I handle better than small. I cut very careful, I bought one of the Fisk strip cutters. It's the small one would like to get the larger one. they are like big paper cutters.
Straight pins are a big no no for me ,I have to use clips. Quilting I use safety pens the big ones.
Sorry you have to live with them, I worked full time for 35 years in the electronic industry managed some how or the other . Cut safely . Grace