Wow, after reading all these posts about the accidents with needles, I know that quilters are a strong and hardy group as well as being very creative. I don't think I could take a needle bit out of my eye, but then again I didn't freak out when I saw the brokenneedle shank sticking out of the center of my finger nail and the needle point sticking out in another direction in the finger pad.
Originally Posted by Tennessee Suzi
I was covering a motorcycle seat (leather) and the needle broke in three pieces. The sharp pointed end remained threaded and the shank remained in the machine...The middle part flew up and stuck in my eye. I held my eye open while I found my way to a mirror where I pulled it out. No eye damage but sure scared me!