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Dolphyngyrl 01-19-2013 10:02 AM

I live in so cal so I am always barefoot. it doesn't get cold here. I lived in northern ca for 5 years and it used to get in the 30-40's, high 50's to low 60s were warm weather so southern ca cold is like warm weather to me

quiltsRfun 01-19-2013 10:15 AM

I'm a barefoot quilter, but I use socks this time of year. I've tried with shoes on but always end up kicking off at least the one for the foot pedal. Find yourself a pair of lightweight wool socks. Look for a finely knit sock, not the heavyweight kind you'd wear with hiking boots. If they're not 100% wool make sure to get a blend with as much wool as possible.

Tink's Mom 01-19-2013 10:25 AM

I can sew either way...barefoot, socks, slippers and crocs...regular shoes don't work for me.

nhweaver 01-19-2013 10:39 AM

I have to try that! Great idea.

Originally Posted by bunniequilter (Post 5797048)
I end up with left foot encased in socks and or slippers and right foot bare for the machine pedal.


lots2do 01-19-2013 10:42 AM


Originally Posted by SouthPStitches (Post 5796927)
I'm the same way

Me too! And I've never stepped on a pin yet...(crossing my fingers now that it doesn't happen to me)...

TinkerQuilts 01-19-2013 10:44 AM

I love being barefooted, but in the winter have socks and slippers on.
I do have to kick off the right foot slipper to "feel" the pedal properly tho.

lots2do 01-19-2013 10:47 AM


Originally Posted by Lyncat (Post 5797242)
I'm always barefoot! I learned years ago how to put my feet down on carpet as I walk so if there is a pin or needle lurking it won't go deep into my foot. Now I have tile floors so it seems safer!

I remember learning how to walk gingerly after I stepped on a few Legos on the floor - ouch, those things really hurt!

busy fingers 01-19-2013 11:24 AM

Barefeet in summer and socks in winter.

craftygal63 01-19-2013 11:50 AM

Barefoot or socks. Never shoes.

nvb50 01-19-2013 11:50 AM

I have never sewed with my shoes on, not even at the quilt shop classes.


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