I have come close.Last project I keep running my hand into the rotary cutter,so I have anew respect for closing it when I lay it on the table.the pointer sticks are really nice for holding the fabric close,I have a wooden one and a long pointy one by fons and porter.a couple weeks ago I got my finger stuck between the needle and throat plate, finger was tight with the sharp tip of the needle.And the presser foot was up as far as it could go.I was so glad my janome didn't start with the ghost run.Hope you have 50 more years before you have this happen again.