Front Porch Quilting Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I am having trouble with my lower back, hips Pelvis area and I think I am going to have to start quilting sitting down at least part of the time as my leg is going numb with standing. Would like advise from those of you that have stool or chairs what kind they are, and why you like or dislike them. I really need one that adjusts in height and would like to know how you all feel about saddle chairs? I wonder how hard they are to sit on and get on and off? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbigailE Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I looked at Costco for a saddle stool and didn't find one, but I'm still looking. I like the ones with the foot rest and it needs to roll. Good luck on your search. I know that the stools are a good alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I have the saddle stool and love it! Here is where I got mine. http://www.bizchair.com/st205-os.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 This is what I have. It adjusts from 23 to 33 inches high, and has an adjustable foot rest. I wrestle with it because of the carpet, but I do like it when I want to sit down, or just lean on it. I dream for a chair that is light, but easy to manipulate on carpet. Try here: http://www.officemasterchairs.com/index.php?osCsid=53d616f08ebde4b3ef77cfe6658ffb16 Patty, the description of your saddle chair says that it weighs 52 pounds. That's heavy, isn't it? How is it on a carpet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoriaG Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I have a saddle stool similar to what Patty B has. Check if you have a local Relax the Back Store. They would sell saddle stools. And see if you can find one that has true caster wheels instead of partially covered ones it is easier to remove stray threads. Victoria G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I broke my heel bone 2 years ago and cannot stand for great lengths of time without pain. So, I bought a roll around chair that has a saddle seat, the hydraulic lift and back support. I like the round bar that wraps around the bottom so I can rest one foot there and skooch along with my other leg. Works very well. PS: I like the saddle seat because it helps you to keep your back straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 i too have a saddle stool, and i also have the lower back pain issues. i like the stool....but i too have carpet, but a plastic hall carpet protector thing with the pointy grippers on the back (you can get it by the foot/yard at homedepot,etc we use to play pranks and turn it upside down and wait for someone to walk on it barefooted) is key for the stool to roll easier...i roll mine up and store it when i'm not using it. i like the saddle stool....i also have started wearing tennis shoes with custom insoles (versus barefooted) while quilting and that has made a big difference. i can quilt longer. JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Originally posted by doodlebug we use to play pranks and turn it upside down and wait for someone to walk on it barefooted) JMHO Oh you are too, too, much. tsk tsk:P:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I, too, have found that wearing the right shoes when I'm quilting makes:P a huge difference (for my body - not my quilting:P). I also swear by my saddle stool especially if I'm frogging. (I sit on my stool and swear!) Oh, it's Friday and my students are driving me crazy. Can you till? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Boni. I never paid attention to the weight of the chair. I just picked it up and it certainly doesn't feel like 52 #'s. I don't have carpet, so can't answer that. I would do what Shannon suggests and use those mats. Only sticky side down!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I have a saddle stool similar to Shana's only no back rest. I really couldn't be without it. I only stand when working towards the back of the machine. I can sit for about 3/4's of the stitching area and see just fine. I love that it is adjustable. when working toward the back I raise it up. When working near the front I lower it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 No barefoot quilting for me! I have to wear shoes with good arch support or I am a hurting girl after a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerstin Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm planning to buy a chair also but I havn't decided which yet. Do you know this: http://www.varierfurniture.com/default.aspx?menu=687&id=55 or another variation: http://www.varierfurniture.com/default.aspx?menu=862&id=353 They don't have rollers but the first one can be moved a little bit for and back and sideways and I thought I would even sit on the chair when I'm doing little narrow designs. For bigger designs I would miss the swing of moving on my own feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Kerstin, whichever chair you choose you should get the rollers. You will be much happier. I would suggest a saddle seat style with rollers. PS: Your chairs look very "high tech" and very cool looking. I wouldn't get something that fancy but they look nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Kerstin you will definitely want rollers. I scoot along very well. I even do panto's while sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Shana what brand is yours? I have been using my grandmother's old yellow metal kitchen chair with pull out steps (is anyone old enough to remember those) and I would love to have an actual chair to sit in. I have grown in width so I don't fit as good as I used to:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I have a saddle stool also. I have a time with my back, lower, and shoulders and neck. The saddle stool forces you to use good posture. When I was looking for one, it seemed all the machine quilting resources that had them wanted $140 or so. Well, I am a thrifty person so I went to the internet and started searching. I ended up at ebay and paying $80 almost half the price that the online quilting companies wanted. Yippee :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Originally posted by Bekah Shana what brand is yours? I have been using my grandmother's old yellow metal kitchen chair with pull out steps (is anyone old enough to remember those) and I would love to have an actual chair to sit in. I have grown in width so I don't fit as good as I used to:P Hi Bekah, I don't remember the name of mine... I'll have to go look. But I bought mine from ebay used... it was about $50 with $20 shipping (total $70) and that included the shipping, but the new ones go for at least twice that. If you want to save a little you could search ebay (new and used). Just an idea... And yes, I remember the yellow step stool chairs. You better hang onto that. It is surely a collector's item. No kidding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Such a delimma! That first one looks like a good idea. Being able to lean one way or another and still in a sitting position sounds good. However, does it scoot or slide, or how does it move if you want to go 3 or 4 feet? $565 is too much for me. I saw a couple of reviews on Amazon.com----one was good, the other not so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I got mine on ebay for $69. It doesn't have a back. Got free shipping too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Ooooh, I really like your chair, Shana, I've been looking for a good chair as well. And Bekah, yes, I do remember those chairs very well. In fact, I have one from my DMIL. Lots of memories. Kerstin, you really need the rollers. You'll never be sorry you got them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy2018 Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 When I first got Milli, I just knew I'd have times when I'd get tired!!! I ended up with an office store demo model, half price of a great price already ($60) It looks a lot like Boni's, I really like the back rest, it lets me fully stretch out my muscles,and helps me keep aligned . The other reason I got it, when the teens moved out, they took ALL the furniture in my future studio (my ok) except the pool table:D:D One of my favorite exercise/stretch is to slowly while sitting, reach both hand for the ceiling, then back over the back of the chair, count and relax all your muscles, then slowly reverse it. People don't always think of it, but another thing that helps is to use a box of the right height, at the right distance away from the chair, to put your feet up on. Change feet, put both up, whatever needed that day. I use one kind of tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 I have the saddle stool and love it! Here is where I got mine. http://www.bizchair.com/st205-os.html DITTO PATTY This stool can't be beat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerstin Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Ok. I'm convinced I thought so myself but it's a friend of mine who sells those varie-furnitures ... I will buy one with rollers! Thank you for your advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birgitquilts Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Kerstin, Recently, I finally found a saddle stool here in Germany - with rollers! It looks like the one Shana has posted a picture of but without the back support. I like it a lot when quilting high-density areas. The saddle form of the seat provides for a stable and upright way of sitting - but then I do dressage riding and thus am used to sitting in a saddle... I got my chair through a friend of a friend who owns a beauty parlor. Hairdressers' accessory stores sell them. I'm just mentioning this as it took me a while to figure out where to look for this type of chairs here... Have a great Sunday, Birgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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