Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • Gypsy Sit Upon, anyone use it? >
  • Gypsy Sit Upon, anyone use it?

  • Gypsy Sit Upon, anyone use it?

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 12-15-2010, 09:37 PM
      #1  
    Super Member
    Thread Starter
     
    AnnaK's Avatar
     
    Join Date: May 2009
    Location: San Francisco Bay area
    Posts: 1,419
    Default

    I was at Fabric Depot today and found a cushion seat called Gypsy Sit Upon. It was pricey, I thought, at nearly $30 but the idea intrigued me because I have been having hip and back problems recently, probably due to the many hours I spend sitting at the computer and sewing machine. I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who is familiar with this or with 'balance seats'. http://sewforless.com/embroideryblog...ated-crafters/

    http://www.fitnessequipmentandmore.c...D-FBA1055.html
    AnnaK is offline  
    Old 12-15-2010, 09:59 PM
      #2  
    Super Member
     
    pookie ookie's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Sep 2009
    Location: Trifid Nebula
    Posts: 1,304
    Default

    Haven't experienced them personally. I did notice that Stitchin' Heaven has them on sale now. I already had another brand in my amazon wish list.

    I'm interested and would love to hear quilter reviews. Did read the J-Fit reviews on amazon.
    pookie ookie is offline  
    Old 12-15-2010, 10:39 PM
      #3  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jun 2010
    Location: Washington
    Posts: 1,016
    Default

    I have one. I do not like it. It does not fit my behind the way I would like it to. If I use it very much my leg will start to hurt. Please get other peoples input. My grandchildren like to play with it, so it was not a total loss of money. :roll:
    M.E.H. is offline  
    Old 12-15-2010, 11:38 PM
      #4  
    Power Poster
     
    amma's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2007
    Location: Out searching for some sunshine :-)
    Posts: 58,856
    Default

    I wouldn't like the bumpy texture. Maybe check out a Medical Supply store, some larger pharmacies have these sections. I wonder if you couldn't find them there in different sizes, and ones that you can fill with the amount of air that would be comfortable for each individual?
    amma is offline  
    Old 12-16-2010, 12:04 AM
      #5  
    Member
     
    Pinecone Quilts's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Sumpter, OR
    Posts: 41
    Default

    I love mine! I guess my tush isn't sensitive enough to feel the bumps though. Ha! It has improved my posture while sewing and I noticed it the first two hours I used it. I do put a towel over it to keep it in place. Had problems of it moving back in my chair. Hope this helps in some small way.
    Pinecone Quilts is offline  
    Old 12-16-2010, 07:17 AM
      #6  
    Super Member
     
    hobo2000's Avatar
     
    Join Date: May 2010
    Location: Boonsboro, MD
    Posts: 2,670
    Default

    The bumps are to stimulate blood flow in your rear. My BFF uses one ever since her hip replacement. She thinks its the greatest, she wore out the first one watching TV and she has one for her computer chair and for her sewing chair.
    hobo2000 is offline  
    Old 12-16-2010, 07:59 AM
      #7  
    Super Member
     
    raptureready's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Feb 2010
    Location: Illinois
    Posts: 5,142
    Default

    If the bumpy texture is to permit airflow it wouldn't work for me. Once my large derriere puddled out over the edges it would pretty much seal off any air flow. Now if they want to make one in a Wide Load version......
    raptureready is offline  
    Old 12-16-2010, 08:21 AM
      #8  
    Senior Member
     
    hazeljane's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2010
    Location: Tulsa, OK
    Posts: 799
    Default

    Originally Posted by raptureready
    If the bumpy texture is to permit airflow it wouldn't work for me. Once my large derriere puddled out over the edges it would pretty much seal off any air flow. Now if they want to make one in a Wide Load version......
    Amen, sister. I sew in an old windsor chair, and wedge a full sized bed pillow in it. (A wide load, and SHORT, so the pillow brings me to a better height.)
    hazeljane is offline  
    Old 12-16-2010, 08:21 AM
      #9  
    Member
     
    ckp11271's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Montrose, MN
    Posts: 98
    Default

    I have one, and really like it. It helps so that my tailbone doesn't hurt if I sit for a long time. As a bonus - I've also used it as a foot cushion when my feet really hurt. The little bumps massage the bottom of your feet while the air cushions them.
    ckp11271 is offline  
    Old 12-16-2010, 09:05 AM
      #10  
    Super Member
     
    clem55's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2010
    Location: Lexington,Kentucky
    Posts: 6,163
    Default

    Originally Posted by raptureready
    If the bumpy texture is to permit airflow it wouldn't work for me. Once my large derriere puddled out over the edges it would pretty much seal off any air flow. Now if they want to make one in a Wide Load version......
    LMAO, sounds like me!
    clem55 is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    Valerie Ann
    Main
    37
    11-29-2016 07:36 AM
    judykay
    Main
    57
    11-21-2012 07:06 AM
    Nanamoms
    Main
    15
    05-18-2011 03:30 PM
    np3
    Main
    27
    02-19-2011 10:35 AM
    slstitcher
    Main
    18
    02-17-2011 08:22 AM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter