Originally Posted by cathyvv
Two nights ago I was working very hard at taking some seams out - I do a lot of that, unfortunately.
I'm very nearsighted, have an astigmatism and double vision. I have to get in real close to find the threads to be cut, so I look over my glasses. The glasses are perched on the end of my nose and my eyes are 'exposed' to the world.
I was having trouble cutting through one of the stitches, so applied more than usual pressure to the seam ripper. Of course, the thread broke with the extra pressure, but then the seam ripper traveled up to just below my eyebrow before I was able to stop myself. It grazed my skin but, luckily, it didn't cut me.
Haven't told my husband about it. He thinks quilting is safe! He will never know...
I know how you felt. I had the same type of thing happen to me, except I lost my balance and went head first toward a metal hook holding some shelves. My quick reaction in shutting my eyes prevented loosing the eye. I was cut on the lower lid and bled every where until my neighbor rescued me and took me to the hospital. I had a headache for a few days and that was all. no stitches needed. Don't let your husband read this topic or he will find out.