As of spring 2025, I have the following free stretching-related articles:

• How and Why to Stretch with a Multi-Grip Exercise Strap

• Central Iowa Yoga in the Park 2025

• How to Use a Yoga Strap

• Quilters Stretches

• Sew Your Own Yoga Strap

If you have a question that isn’t answered here, let me know.

As of spring 2025, I have the following free stretching-related videos:

• Stretch After Sitting

• Quilters Stretches: Chair

• Quilters Stretches: Standing

• Quilters Stretches: Floor

And I have a playlist with individual stretch demos:

• Stretch Demos Playlist

If there is anything else you would like to see, let me know.

Sitting at a table with a sewing machine, at a desk with a computer, or in a comfy chair with handwork can lead to rounded shoulders, tight hip flexors, and other issues.

In the fall of 2023 I created a free three-video series with an accompanying article to help people stretch these muscles and preserve their mobility.

This class gets participants to push back their chairs and stretch while in their seats and while standing. They will finish feeling rejuvenated and ready to quilt! The class can be adapted for most group sizes and a variety of spaces. Recommended duration is 30–45 minutes. It’s perfect for your quilt group, sewing circle, or retreat.

I can also offer a presentation for larger groups that is less participatory. It includes a mini-trunk show, information on how to set up workspaces, and demonstration of key stretches, including ones that can be done by participants in crowded seating.

Contact me for pricing and customization options. I can offer this material strictly as a talk, fully as an exercise class, or anywhere in between.