Originally Posted by
Ms Grace
In the past, I have had problems with dry, cracked skin on my fingertips. Ouch!
well, the past year I didn't have time for much sewing at all. And my fingers healed-completely.
I started piecing a quilt top about 2 weeks ago, and my fingers are dry & cracked again.
Could this be from the fabric? Anyone else have this problem??
I have not touched or done anything new in the 2 week time period.
Yes it is the fabric. Humans were not meant to be touching absorbant fabric all the time. It absorbs your skin oil and dries your hands out, that is what the dermotologist said. That said, I have the same problem. Prewashing your fabric does help some, but my best advice is what I have found that if when you are done sewing for the day, you wash your hands in gentle soap, (not dish soap, too drying) then use a really good moisturizer on them. I use Johnson's baby cream. It works to keep my hands from drying, cracking, and peeling.