Quilting Injuries

I went to Buffalo New York shopping yesterday with a friend and we visited 4 quilt shops. And I only bought fabric in 3 of them. However, I did find a 1/8 inch bias tape maker. That will be fun to try out. My right leg kept cramping up as I was driving. Getting out each shop and walking helped stretch it out a bit.
It appears that  I injured my right knee, at least my massage therapist said it was inflamed and that I should ice it.  And how did I do that? Working on my Go Real Fast quilt. I have been using the knee lift to raise the presser foot as I use both hands to turn the fabric as I stitch around all those lovely flowers and leaves.

The knee started hurting last week when I was spending an hour or 2 every day appliqueing. I tried using my left foot on the foot petal and that worked up to a point. Like when I came to a point and had to change direction and lifted the presser foot with the right knee and forgot to let go of the gas petal with the left foot. I had to do some unstitching. The gadget really is great because it allows me to use both hands and make faster progress. At least I do not have holes in my fingers right now from pricking my fingers so often.

I am off to New Brunswick tomorrow to visit my pregnant daughter (how wonderful those words look) and hang out with her for 2 weeks. She wants to make a queen size disappearing 9 patch for a wedding quilt for August. Now, considering that she is on bed rest for most of her pregnancy guess who will be more than helping? 
Blessings,
Chris