I pieced together a quilt for soon to arrive grandson & my elbow is hurting! Does anyone else have this problem? If so, how long before the hurt goes away? I've got to make another quilt for granddaughter due in August.

I believe it is known as tennis elbow. A strap can be purchased to wear, from athletic stores, to relieve wear....also, Nsaids such as motrin, advil, etc...

Hello Margo, welcome from northern California!

Mine does sometimes, but I'm also on the computer nearly all day for work, so that doesn't help.

Take frequent breaks, make sure to use proper posture, and adjust your chair and/or table height so that they're ergonomically correct. OTC anti-inflammatories (NSAID's - ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.) can help if you've got any swelling/pain in the elbow (be sure to follow all directions and/or check with the doctor or pharmacist if taking other medication or have a medical condition).

If it still bothers you after a day or 2, you may need to go to the doctor for a stronger NSAID and/or try physical therapy :-(.

Hello Margo!
Welcome from Minnesota!
If you've got a quilt that needs to be completed in August, you better be icing your elbow when you're done sewing each time. I wish you well!

Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D

Maybe a trip to the doctor? Get a diagnosis and he/she can help you to get back to quilting pain free :D

I got 'tennis elbow' from repeatedly pulling out a heavy lower drawer on my desk at work. It was aggravated by lugging heavy luggage around when traveling (this was before all suitcases had wheels).

I had to stop doing the repeated motions -- moved things to another drawer -- got suitcase with wheels. And, I had a strap to wear on my lower arm, just below the elbow. Mostly, the strap reminded me to avoid the motions that would re-aggravate the injury!

You should try to think about the repetitive motions you've used -- what is most like a tennis arm swing, especially underhand -- and arrange your work so that you don't do that anymore.

Welcome from Kansas

Welcome to the board from Southern California!

My elbow gets to bothering me too. More so from being on the computer than sewing but that will bother it too.

Welcome from Louisiana:)