Originally Posted by raptureready
OUCH!!! I believe I was around 6 or 7 the first time I ran a needle through my finger. No ripping it out, it was right down through the middle of the nail. Dad had to remove the needle and my finger from the machine. Then he held my hand down with one hand and pulled the needle out with a pair of pliers. I guess it was a good thing that I trusted Dad completely. I remember it and the pain to this day but I don't remember be scared of having Dad "fix" it for me. My finger was sore for a long time but there was no permenant damage.
Well, then I'm not the only one! A few years ago, regular sewing, got the needle right in the middle of my middle finger fingernail - didn't yank it, had to get the needle out of the machine. Then couldn't just pull it out, had to wait for DH to get home to get it out with pliers. Amazing, it didn't hurt THAT much, but I hope that now I've had the experience, I'll never have to repeat it. I have a pic around here somewhere....nah, won't post it...lol.
Hope you heal up quick, OP! Ouch.