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I have done it too. Moral: BE MORE CAREFUL!!!! Caution doesn't cost a thing. Gloves do. There are rulers that have a ridge along the edge to protect your fingers. I just keep mine back from the edge. It took me 6 months to get the feeling back in the tip of my finger.
I cut off a chunck of my index finger last year while using a rotary cutter and shape cutter. Wouldn't stop bleeding and had to go to the doctor. I purchased a Fons and Porter glove and try to be good about using it. Finger tip is still sensitive. Hope I have learned my lesson.
I feel your pain.....so sorry u r hurting
You might also check food service places if you have them nearby. Most commercial kitchens have similar gloves for those who use slicers and do other cutting. Or if you know someone in that industry they might be able to help you.
OMG! I'm so sorry to hear that you cut yourself so badly! I hope you heal quickly. It's not something I've done or even thought about before, but you sure brought it to my attention. I think I'll get gloves, now.
Wendy in VA
If I had a dollar for every time I got distracted I wish I had some ice cream.
I use one of the handles that I bought at the drug store, it has suckion cups and stays attached to the ruler . Now fingers and hand are away from the cutting edge. at the hardware store I found a smaller one that fits my smaller templates.
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I cut down the side of my forefinger about three years ago and had 8 stitches. There was a quilt shop at a show a couple months later that was selling some sort of guard that went on the ruler. My aunt was determined I needed it but I held out. I am very careful now and have not cut my fingers while moving but have managed to touch my knuckle to the blade a couple of times recently.
i am positive there is some sort of protective handwear. You just need to try some and see what works best for you.
Checking out other posts on Board and came across site Sew Easy Ruler Cutter - 27 1/2 inches long. It might be what you're looking for.
I sliced my index finger a month ago. Thought about getting stitches, but used super glue instead with a bandage. In no time it was healed and there is no scar. I was surprised at not having a scar. Since then I've been more careful. But know when I'm in a hurry to cut 'just this one piece' it may happen again.
Those gloves sound like a good idea.
Hope you get to feeling better and healing fast.
Phyllis
Last edited by PatriceJ; 03-31-2012 at 03:53 AM.
I cut the end of my finger awhile ago and went to the Dr. and HE used superglue and a bandage!! If it happens again, I can do that myself!!Originally Posted by QuiltingGrannie
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