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RX for Quilters: Stitcher-Friendly Advice for Every Body

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Although this book is directed at quilters, any person doing any type of repetitive activity can benefit from the wealth of sensible advice offered in this little gem of a book. The tone is friendly, not preachy. The advice sound, not off-the-wall or a struggle to implement. The book's information is wide in scope--covering everything from back, neck, and eye health to time management, healthy eating, and simple exercise--and its presentation is in an easy-to-follow format. My favorite piece of advice from Dr. Susan Delaney Mech is taking a 10 minute break every hour--it's good for your body and can make you 25% more productive. My advice is to get this book for yourself and for those you care about.

Susan Delaney Mech's Rx For Quilters provides over five hundred tips for quilting and stitching which are peculiar to health concerns; from avoiding injury to a stitchers' hands, wrists and neck to learning how injury or hormonal shifts affect stitching and avoiding carpal tunnel syndrome and age-related eye changes. An excellent, unusual health approach every stitcher should own.

Dr. Mech writes a prescription for two common complaints of quiltmakers -- "never enough time" and "I ache." She advises: Correct the physical characteristics of your workspace and practice a series of simple exercises for your back, neck, and hands. I read Dr. Mech's book because pain in my neck and shoulders kept me from my favorite hobby -- quilting. I have long been aware of ergonomics in relation to my computer work area, but it never occurred to me to transfer that knowledge to my play area. I am now following her advice; I can work many more hours without discomfort and I expect to complete my holiday quilt BEFORE the holiday. I recommend this book with its easy to read text and easy to follow exercises.

Susan writes this quilter-friendly book to help quilters everywhere. She reminds us about our posture, workspace, lighting, sewing chair, and MUCH MUCH more! This is not a large book but it is packed with great tips and advice. She reminds us to take frequent breaks.....now this might not be a great revelation but we need to be reminded to do this. I could recommend this book to quilters everywhere, in fact I have given it as a gift to friends. But this book is not just for quilters....anyone who is in a repetetive job should read the book......they would benefit from her expertise. Great book in with a friendly presentation. I felt that Susan was sitting with me and sharing her wealth of information!

I am not a quilter, yet I found Dr.Mech's book very helpful for a smarter way to deal with sitting down type tasks. Her advice is very practical and easily applied in our busy lifestyles at home or work. She talks about women at different ages and their different challenges to keeping healthy. It's a great book for anyone wanting to stay pain-free while enjoying repetitive tasks. Thank you, Dr. Mech!

Ms. Mech's book is delightful; appropriate for handicrafters other than quilters in addition to being a must-have for quilters. She suggests ways to prevent strain on the body while relaxing the mind with a favorite pastime. Would be a wonderful holiday gift!

There's no getting around the fact that quilting and sewing in general can be bad for you, if you're not careful. The author goes over all the potential problems and how to either avoid them or deal with them, if her advice is coming too late. This book is useful no matter your age, but of course it's best for the beginnning quilter or sewer who is in a position to head off all the potential problems. Highly recommended.

I think this is an excellent choice for seamstress, quilters, and writers. There is a lot of good information here. I appreciate the author's time in researching and writing such a helpful book.