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    Old 04-23-2010, 01:11 PM
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    The time I knew it was time to quit for the day was when I picked up my mini-iron by the wrong end - ouch!

    The "timer" method works for me, too - I set it for about 30-45 minutes at a time.

    My quilting triangle (cut-sew-press) is at three different heights, and spread out so that I can't just scoot around in my chair. I believe that just a little physical exercise can keep the brain sharper!
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    Old 04-23-2010, 04:06 PM
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    Time to take a break when I look up and can't see what I am looking at in the other room! My eyes stay focused on up close and take forever to "return to normal", if no break than a killer headache is in the making :?
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    Old 04-23-2010, 11:10 PM
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    The timer trick sounds good. I should try that. I get going on a project and get tunnel vision.
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    Old 05-20-2010, 03:03 PM
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    I thought my sewing machine was broken because the fabric wasn't moving. It took me a few minutes before noticing that I had pinned the fabric to my sweatshirt! I think it's time for a break.

    It's been a really bad day. :cry:
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    Old 05-20-2010, 03:44 PM
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    I know I'm done when I am ripping out more than sewing. That's my time to take a break.
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    Old 05-21-2010, 02:35 AM
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    Originally Posted by MamaBear61
    Been there, done that
    Yup!!!! :lol: :lol:
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    Old 05-21-2010, 04:01 AM
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    OH!! Do I ever know how you feel. Was making a blouse once and put the wrong sleeve in backwards 3 times. Never finished that blouse!!
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