Quilts & More - USA (2020 - Summer)

Sewing has undeniable mental health benefits. Taking care

of its physical components can maximize those benefits.

14 Quilts & More | SUMMER 2020

Mindful Making

Sewing is a great stress

reliever because you can

absorb yourself in your

project and forget about

your problems for a while.

— Monique Jacobs, designer of Inner Glow

on page 

Quilting as a hobby has many healthy rewards. Like

many hobbies, however, it has hidden risks if you

sew improperly. Bad posture, a table at the wrong

height, long periods of sitting in one position, and

repetitive motion can all lead to injury. If you get

injured, you can’t enjoy sewing and, over time,

you may avoid sewing altogether because you

know it may cause you pain.

How then does a quilter get the maximum amount

of benefits and enjoyment from her hobby while

minimizing the risk of it affecting her health?

In the next few pages, the staff and designers of

Quilts & More™ magazine explore the influence

of sewing on mental health and how to take care

of your physical health as you sew. We found that

mindfulness and wellness can mean different things

depending on each quilter and her situation. Utilize

the information and tips to find out what it means

for you personally to be “sew healthy.”

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