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08-18-2010, 09:51 PM

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Colbaltjars62

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Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: Gladstone, Oregon by way of Washington(the state)

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Originally Posted by T-Bones mom

I have read so many posts about members cutting their fingers on rotary cutters. Well I finally did it. Wow did that hurt. New ruler, not as thick as my others and new blade. You forget how sharp the new blades are. The worst part about it was I was teaching my GD how to do a rag quilt when it happened. I told her "You don't do it that way." LOL Her mom wanted to take me to the ER but I went to the drug store and got liquid bandage and some bandages. I will be fine. she called DH at work and he tried to get me to go to the ER also but I am stubborn. I just don't like stitches. So I guess I am officially in the club.

Here's an idea that may just help. I can't stop you from cutting yourself but after the deed is done I have sort of a fix. When I was a head cook in a resturant the rule of thumb (no pun intended) was if you cut yourself you wash it out and while you were doing so someone would get a little dish of Corn Starch that you would put your cut finger in. The corn starch will make the blood to clot almost instantly.
I keep a little container of corn starch in my sewing area for just such an emergency. It will look icky but like I said it will stop the bleeding like that(snap). Besides once you cut yourself, you won't be going back for a little while. I keep a top on the container and once used I throw it away and restock it for the next time. Oh and to get it off later just soak your finger in warm water and the starch will soften and dissolve.
I hope this helps,
Faith :XD:

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