Thread: It Never Fails

It never fails. Each time I make a quilt for someone else, I bleed. Somehow, I bleed. Today, I was trying to grasp my bobbin thread after I had brought it to the top. Suddenly, my needle went down, back up, down again and then back up again, through my finger, nail and all! I had to slide my finger off of the needle. Worst part is, my foot wasn't on or near the foot pedal. My LQS says this happens sometimes when there's lint in the base of the machine.

So, now, I'm slightly nauseous, dizzy and lightheaded. Thankfully, DH was home from work today and came to the rescue with the first aid kit. My finger's pretty numb at the moment and bandaged to the hilt, so I'm just reclining and recuperating. And thankfully, there's no blood on the quilt.

It's more traumatic then hurt when that happens. A day of pamapering works wonders. Been there! If I prick myself with a pin while sewing a quilt I just think well who knows, I could be cloned from that tiny speck of blood one day. LOL

OW! You have my sympathy as I once got a SM needle stuck in my fingernail. That hurt enough...can't imagine how you feel with it going all the way through. OWWWWW! Mend quickly and well.

Glad you are ok....and no blood on the quilt.....did you know the hydrygen perixoide took blood out,,,,and even better if it is just a tiny spot, your own spit !!!!!!!

Keep watch for infection, we need all the quilters well and healthy

Originally Posted by Quiltngolfer

Adults need a tetanus shot every 10 years! Sorry you are injured. Be safe.

And if it's been more than two years, with an puncture wound like yours, its a good idea to just get another booster! Keep your eye on your wound over the next few days!! (and so sorry, too!!)

Sorry to hear about your boo-boo. I've only been quilting a few years and I've had tons of pin pricks and only one rotary cuttery nick. It makes me cringe to even think about your injury.

Ooh, I'd better go find some wood to knock on.