I know exactly about the back issues, I usually load the quilt one day and start actually quilting it in the next day or two. I'm 5'4" so it does take a little stretching over the bars to get the backing loaded, that's the worst part. My "big" quilts are because of my son's....both over 6', all I hear is longer Mom. Hubby isn't very tall at 5'10 1/2" but he likes them longer too so what's a woman to do?
Hope your machine is back to normal when you test it out.
The ground is white here this morning, mother nature just had to show that she's the boss. A little chilly for the next day or two, guess I'll just stay n the house and sew. I guess that will be a benefit of it all. Have a great day everyone!!