Guest guest Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 If it weren't for crafts and sewing and quilting and reading and music, I think I might just completely give up. Most of the time I find that when my hands are bad, keeping them warm and moving really helps. I make my own therapy gloves from cotton lycra and they really do the job. Quilting (patchwork) has become almost an obsession. I've collected more patterns than I'd ever be able to make in a lifetime. In the last little while, the creativity has kicked in and I spend many pleasant hours designing and planning patterns of my own. The weather here in my backyard is very cold. This morning it started out at -18C (0F). The snow is pretty to look at, but it's hard to wade through with heavy boots. It also makes walking quite painful because of the uneven surface. It's much better to stay inside and create something. It's also more satisfying. The cold is tough on the joints affected by RA and it also makes my nose run, so, I prefer the company of my sewing machine and bits of fabric in a warm house. ( I can hardly wait for spring. ) Keep warm, be creative, and stay healthy. Katriina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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