I thought it was to be Sunday. Since I am a day late, dollar short, and 25 pounds over, the sale will start Monday at 8 pm for the next batch of charts.
Offered on the For SALE tab.
A question for stitchers. Since the Sjogren's sudden onset has triggered Rheumatoid Arthritis that I did not have before, usage of my right hand is rapidly deteriorating. RA does not present at this level this quickly, but just as the third auto immune is developing, none are because of natural tendency so the progression is not normal.
So my question .... is anyone an ambidextrous needleworker? Some days I cannot hold the needle and just for the giggles, I tried with my left hand. I do not believe, if using a frame for jab and pull, it would be as difficult as writing or other tasks. This medication takes a minimum of three months to take effect and even then, it may not, so I'm thinking ahead. Has anyone changed their stitching hand?
Hope your weekend went well.
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9 comments:
So sorry to hear all the problems you have and the side affects too.
I have also RA in both hands and I'm using a thin needle so it is going smoothly through the fabric.And also the needle is going straight up and down like when you use a frame. Don't have a frame yet but thinking about that so I can use both hands-not sure yet....
Your stitching is hanging proudly in my livingroom!
Greetings, Truus from Holland
This just can't be happening to you, Marly.
I'm so sorry to hear about your hand.
I use my left hand/arm for some lifting, but don't know that I could stitch with my left hand, but that's just me.
Our "golden years" just aren't supposed to be like this.
Praying for a good week ahead for you and Carole.
Hugs,
Charlotte in Va.
Marly: I am so sorry this is happening to you.
I have stitched with both hands, I had a arm in a cast for 10 months back in 97, I had to learn to use my other hand, it took me about a week, I can now use both.
I do hope the meds take effect sooner then months from now.
Hugs
Catherine
Isn't Sjogern's fun!!! Not! Because of this, I have psoriasis and Vasculitis. I can only stitch with my right hand but I do use crafter's gloves when I need to. They really help alot!
Oh Marly. I am so sorry. I am hoping you can learn things from people like Sherry and Truus. God bless you my friend. I am praying for you.
I had a stroke in 2016 , so i have a right side that is all pins and needles. Creepy, it has gotten a bit less noticeable but right after I had to use my left hand for stitching and i wore a fingerless arthritic glove ( Amazon) on my right. I use a standing hoop, it was bit slower but not that bad. Nothing can stop the stitching right?
I think you are strong enough to master any task. Good luck
Sorry to hear about your RA and hand issues. I don't have that, but I find I am a truly ambidextrous stitcher. I switch my needle from hand to hand as I need to. I started doing that when I had carpal tunnel issues in the right hand. I never had surgery for that and still switch when the right hand gets achy. It feels downright awkward the first few times, but after a a few tries I found it as easy to use the left hand as the right hand. Mary, who posted above me, had a great suggestion. Use a standing frame -- it makes it a lot easier. Good luck with the switch.
A friend (who did not stitch much) had hand surgery and since she couldn't rug hook, she cross stitched with her other hand on a larger count, so I'm sure you could master it quickly.
Good luck!
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