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Posted by Sandy on June 26, 2009, 10:43 am
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> With apology to Dr. Doolittle. When machine quilting, have you ever thought
> about whether it is easier to push the quilt or pull it?
> We discussed recently the benefits of starting in the middle of a quilt
> or elsewhere; don't think we reached any conclusions.
> Last night I realized that I am much more at ease pulling the quilt. I
> mean I put the whole bulk of it out past the SM and slowly pull it towards
> me as I stitch. Seems much easier than beginning with the quilt in my lap
> and shoving it away.
> I can't say whether pulling the quilt improved the visibility or my
> stitching. It certainly was easier on my back, neck, shoulders and assorted
> other body parts. Which way do you go? Polly
It's certainly easier on my neck when I pull the quilt toward me, but
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then I can't see as well as I can when I push it. <G> I end up doing a
little of both: pushing when visibility is absolutely vital, pulling
when things are a bit less fussy.
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Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
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>about whether it is easier to push the quilt or pull it?
> We discussed recently the benefits of starting in the middle of a quilt
>or elsewhere; don't think we reached any conclusions.
> Last night I realized that I am much more at ease pulling the quilt. I
>mean I put the whole bulk of it out past the SM and slowly pull it towards
>me as I stitch. Seems much easier than beginning with the quilt in my lap
>and shoving it away.
> I can't say whether pulling the quilt improved the visibility or my
>stitching. It certainly was easier on my back, neck, shoulders and assorted
>other body parts. Which way do you go? Polly