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10-24-2014, 08:42 AM

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joe'smom

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Originally Posted by JNCT14

Hey joes mom I think the pain in my wrist is caused by the rocking motion I do with my right hand when I quilt in a frame. For some reason that motion is reduced when I gather the fabric in my left hand to maintain the tension rather than pushing up with my left hand underneath a frame. Maybe I am doing it wrong but I just cant sem to load the needle with one hand.

Thanks for explaining, JNCT14. It isn't wrong if it works for you! I wish you the best trying this new method; it sounds as though many others have success with it.

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