Keeping our joints moving and our bones strong because we have too many quilts left to make, Alicia Bell, APRN, spoke to our group during the SCQG meeting on October 19, 2026 with information on--Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis.    

Remember:  motion is lotion for our joints!

Osteoporosis is different.  It causes bones to become weaker and more likely to break.  We don't feel it until the first sign is a broken bone.  Women are especially at risk after menopause.

Protect your bones by getting enough Calcium and Vitamin D, include weight bearing activities like walking, do strength and balance exercises appropriate for your ability, ask health providers about bone density testing, take precaution to prevent falls.  Quilters, keep those cords, supplies and fabric piles out of paths to prevent tripping!

Keep yourself in the quilting sewing room by:

1.  Finish a bobbin, take a movement walk. Stretch, walk and give your body movement.

2. Treat your body as well as your machine.  Good posture, proper lighting, comfortable tools, movement and good diet.

3. Don't ignore persistent pain or changes in your health. Make that appointment when needed!

Our fabric stash may last forever; we want to be able to use as much of it as possible!

Happy and healthy quilting, Quilters!