The Many Surprising Benefits of Quilting
It’s Even Better For You Than You May Realize!
If you’ve been quilting for long, you’ve surely discovered that doing so can help you feel better. Not only can quilting itself lift your mood, there’s also the fun of regularly shopping for fabric.
However, you may be surprised by what doctors and scientists have discovered about the benefits of quilting. It turns out that quilting truly is good for your health and for several reasons.
Our favorite may be that quilting is as good for you, or even better, than physical exercise. We’re not suggesting that you give up daily walks and other forms of exercise, as your body does need to move regularly. But, quilting imparts benefits such as cognitive, creative, and emotional well-being that physical exercise does not. A combination of the two is a great choice for covering all the bases.
Mayra at So Sew Easy has written a very interesting article about the many benefits of quilting. You may be surprised to learn how many ways you and your health can benefit from a regular quilting habit.
Image Source: The photo at the top of the page is from Quilting with the Past II.
