Originally Posted by
izzybelle
Thanks to everyone who has graciously commented on my situation. My biggest problem is that I have no "real" control below my midsection--I have no balance or am not capable of controlling my butt, knees, or even back. Keep the ideas coming tho-that 's how I've solved my problems in the past-just keep trying. (My stubbornness has allowed me to do some great things in the past 20 years that I've had this disease--and I refuse to give up now!!)
My sister is in a wheelchair from a spinal cord injury. She too, has used the machine with the foot pedal on the table. I understand how this is limiting. Short of buying a new machine with the start/stop option, which sounds very nice, maybe you can mount the foot pedal on a board, then fix it to the wall in line with your shoulder so you can lean into it. This way, you will still be able to see what you are working on, and use both hands to control your quilting. Stay stubborn, and you will master this.