Carole LeRoy, Author
"Pain-free Quilting"
I have been a Registered Nurse specializing in Occupational Health for 18 years. Chief among my responsibilities is developing and implementing ergonomic programs for pain and injury prevention. For more information about my qualifications, you can view my resume in Word or PDF.
Couple those decades of knowledge in ergonomics with a passion for quilting since the age of eight years and you have a dedicated expert quilter with answers to all your ergonomic problems. Recognizing the repetitive stress injuries that fellow quilters were suffering, I wrote my book to share information about injury prevention methods and equipment.
Interspersed among amusing anecdotes, cartoons, games, poetry and illustrations throughout the book, you will learn:
- how to arrange your studio for pain prevention
- to select ergonomic quilting tools
- to "keep it neutral" for pain prevention
- choosing correct lighting for your work area
- finding the best chairs for quilters
- how to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome
- how to breathe while working
- causes of pain while quilting and how to prevent it
- First Aid for those times when you must sew too long
- exercises for quilters
- eye and back care for quilters
- most of all -- how to quilt and sew pain-free!
Several people have posted reviews about my book; read them below:
Did You Know...I Give Presentations!
Since the age of eight years, I have had a passion for quilting and sewing. I combined that with extensive experience in Ergonomics, consulting with many companies to help their employees avoid injuries.
You can find more information about my presentations on the PRODUCTS page, or call me at 888-306-8880.
