Originally Posted by
izzybelle
I really could use some ideas! I have MS. Through the years I have lost the ability to use my legs, so I'm in a wheelchair. I have a Sears Kenmore and a Juki TL 2000 which I love. I'm able to piece my blocks by setting the foot pedal on the counter by my machine and use my elbow as my "foot". Works fine, no problems. Until recently I could put the pedal on the ground and quilt my layers to my satisfaction, but now I can't even do that. Does anyone know if there is an inexpensive aid to help me? Or, if there is anyone out there able to quilt in a different way without the use of your feet?
My first electric sewing machine had a knee control. Don't know if you can still find them or not. And maybe you don't have enough leg movement to lean your knee a bit. But it doesn't take a lot of pressure. I'd think a person could figure out a way to mount the foot pedal on a table leg, if you can manage that.