I really regret not being able to do hand work anymore. I used to love hand quilting. I miss it a lot. But, it's just too painful now. I visited the orthopedic Doc yesterday. He tried to draw out the fluid inside the synovial cyst on my left palm, but was only able to get 1.5 cc out, even using an 18 gauge needle (huge thing, looked like you might be able to stick your finger in the end), so still have a lump on my palm, and on the little finger. I'm lucky that my hands don't hurt very often, just when I abuse them, so am grateful for that. Thank goodness we have sewing machines to take up the slack.

Pat in Rockport, TX