Oh my gosh! That hits home for me. I developed "tennis elbow" because of months of hand quilting. I have had 2 cortisone injections (15 weeks apart) that helped immensely. I also have worn the tennis band with good results. I try to rest my arm but I am right handed and it is that side--that is difficult to do for me. I LIVE to hand quilt so hope it gets better. It does not seem to bother me when I hand applique.