LNLeather

Numbness is NOT good. I took lots of breaks. I would stretch your hands first, work until the cramping started then stop, shake my hands out, stretch and work my fingers until it subsided. Then continue until I felt it coming on again... and take a break. Get some ice on those wrists to reduce any swelling and take an anti-inflammatory over the counter med. If it doesn't get better.... see a doc.

with a loooot of blisters.

Thanks Sylvia. Well my fingers didn't stay numb and there was no swelling. They were just numb when stitching. This is the first time this has happened... Usually I am using both hands & 2 needles to stitch, using the Pony to hold the item. This time I was holding the item in my left hand and an awl and a needle in my right hand. Gues maybe I need to make the holes a bit bigger so I don't need to use the awl. And take a break!