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 fabric shopping on a regular basis.
However, you may be surprised by what doctors and scientists have discovered about the benefits of quilt. It turns out that quilting truly is good for your health, and for a number of 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 really does need to move on a regular basis. But, quilting imparts benefits such as cognitive, creative and emotional well-being that physical exercise does not.
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 quilting on a regular basis.
Image Source: The photo at the top of the page is from Quilting with the Past II.
