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11-07-2010, 06:59 PM

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Gabrielle's Mimi

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Some people have good luck with adjusting the angle of the machine...just place a couple of rubber doorstops underneath the far edge of you machine so it tilts toward you a bit. That way you don't have to lean forward anymore. Hope this helps.

11-07-2010, 07:23 PM

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Annz

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lots of breaks

11-07-2010, 07:24 PM

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darleneerickson

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if you get the address of where to purchase the quilt design, would you please pass it on?

thanks

darlene

11-07-2010, 07:37 PM

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grandma sue

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Years ago, I bought a Body Rite from nancy's Notions. It has a weight that hangs on your back and wide elastic straps to go around your arms. Sounds weird but it really works because it forces your shoulders to stay straight. I can really tell a difference when I don't wear it. HOpe it helps you.

11-07-2010, 07:47 PM

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purplefiend

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I quilt for about 20-30 minutes at a time and then I get up and wander around for about 5-10 minutes. It helps to keep your shoulders down and relax when you sew.

11-07-2010, 08:10 PM

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perry

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I have had this for over a month. Went to chiropractor, have 5 vertabras out of line. Sent me for x-rays and i have 2 spurs. But today was a good day don't hurt much and can move my neck. Maybe now I can get back to sewing.

11-07-2010, 08:12 PM

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KaterTot

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Quote:

Originally Posted by judylg

I have a neck problem to begin with, so have to be careful. I do as others have mentioned and take frequent breaks. I find this helps, getting up and moving around helps, that is the time I might fold wash or another thing that needs done. After you have suffered with neck pain you know what not to do and be able to still do what you want to.

I have a bad neck too, and the ironing/pressing hurts it, as well as too long at the machine. Heck, using the rotary cutter and ruler hurts my neck. This is why I may only make one a year! I go slow!! Hand quilting is OUT, b/c of all the looking downward.

11-07-2010, 08:13 PM

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everybody's mother

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What a great bunch of ideas to avoid painful neck and shoulders. Thank each and every one of you. Fibromyalgia can really cause so much pain in those areas. I've relied mostly on ice-sometimes heat. Tylenol is a must also. May we all suffer less and sew more.

11-07-2010, 09:20 PM

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lucyb

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All the above and generous amounts of vanishing scent Bengay.

11-07-2010, 09:27 PM

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lucyb

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Not to get off the subject but, you made me think of another body part. I had a happy accident. I still use a presser foot and I happened to put an old Whitmans sampler tin on the floor in front of my presser foot. It lifts my foot up just enough to use the foot pedal without constantly
raising your foot. You are only pushing down. Anything the right height for you would work. I am on a rug so nothing scoots away. Love it.