Living in the desert, you simply make adjustments. Sew or quilt early, take a siesta, and you have the evening to enjoy the family and great outdoors.
Yes, it is too hot to quilt or sew sometimes, because even with AC, I find myself dripping especially when I try to iron. I have always pressed any sewing I do so it is a must. I do very little hand sewing, usually it is a take along project when I have some wait time.
This summer has only had a few hot days, that is over 105 or so. Many a summer we have weeks of 110 to 115.
Fans help and also they tend to blow patterns and fabric everywhere!!
So stay cool everyone, and somehow find time to quilt/sew every day.
Ethel