Tartan

That is what Bonnie Hunter calls the contortions we go through as quilters. I just finished glue basting my Boxes of Strings and I will see if it is dry tomorrow. That’s if I can even move tomorrow.

nativetexan

he, he. i just finished sewing and my back is killing me. i thought you were going to suggest some sort of yoga poses for that....

SusieQOH

That's a cute name for it! But yoga feels a whole lot better haha

Lena1952

I pay to have my tops quilted. It costs the same as what my chiropractor would charge to "fix" me after I wrestle quilting it myself. The Longarmer does a better job and I get to do what I like - the piecing. A win-win for all! Now if some one would just come up with a way to do yoga while we quilt. Life would be grand!

sewbizgirl

I am a yoga teacher. I have class of seniors (65+) and a regular class of younger folks. I highly recommend yoga at least twice a week to keep your mobility and your circulation strong. The older you get, the more you need it! If you are starting later in life you may need some modifications, but even with mods the yoga is highly beneficial. If you can't get to a class but have cable TV, there are many good yoga workouts on there... usually very early in the morning. You can do it in the comfort of your living room. Classes with other people are much more fun, tho!

For spray basting I set up a couple of folding tables I bought at Walmart... 6 foot by about 30", that bend in the middle so they are easy to handle. I spray baste my quilts up on the tables (pushed together, side by side). It doesn't bother my back at all.