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I guess a Fons and Porter glove is a good habit to get into.
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Just the thought makes me squesy. Hope it heals soon.
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After my friend did that I now use the klutz glove. I was able to get it on sale.
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I have to tell you that this is my greatest fear - the blades are sharp and you have to press hard to cut thru two layers of fabric. I purchased the AccuQuilt Go just to avoid using
the blade for some items - Hope your hand heals fast!!!! NormaBeth |
OUCH is right! :shock: I'm cringing reading about it!
I'm hoping today will be a much better day for you. And now you know it isn't a good idea to be cutting fabric when you're tired. |
im left handed so it was same finger on right hand. Happened a year ago, im fine cept for some numbness. Oh the things we do when tired. Bless you.
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That can happened to any of us . I myself dont like when i put a new blade in my cutter as i always seem to nick myself too but not like yours losing part of the finger . Best of luck healing ..
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I did the same thing to, cut my little finger right next to the nail. Bled like crazy. Make butterfly bandage and put pressure on it as I was so not going to urgent care. It healed fine but those cuts just seem to be attracted to bump into everything you want to touch. Treat it with "tincture of time, antibiotic ointment and a tight band aide."
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I did the same thing to, cut my little finger right next to the nail. Bled like crazy. Make butterfly bandage and put pressure on it as I was so not going to urgent care. It healed fine but those cuts just seem to be attracted to bump into everything you want to touch. Treat it with "tincture of time, antibiotic ointment and a tight band aide."
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Take care! Sorry to hear of your accident.
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Scary, hope you heal quickly and can get back to quilting soon.
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I believe I've seen a safety edge to put on your ruler so that won't happen to you.
Like someone else, when I read your post, my stomach flipped. I can just imagine how sore your finger is!! So sorry this happened to you. Being tired really does cause accidents doesn't it? I've learned to quit before I get to that point to, but sure understand how this happened. |
That must have really hurt. Everytime I use my rotary cutter from now on I will say prayer for you and remind my self to be careful.
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So sorry this happened. When this heals be sure to get a klutz glove! Those cutters are super sharp!
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A quilter's worst nightmare. So sorry you've been hurt. How many stitches did you require
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Oh my! Blessings on a quick heal. I so dread the thought of this happening to me but I know it will at some point.
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I have fallen several times when trying to push my body & had a few tiny nicks from the rotary cutter. We really have to tune in to ourselves and rest when we need to. I am good at pushing myself, also.
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I can truly provide sympathy. I did the same 14 years ago. It hurt for a long time, but works fine now. I also now never put the rc down without closing it and always wear a clutz glove.
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If you lived in my house you would be banned from using the rotary cutter.
I cut the tip of my finger off with the hedge trimmer (husband kept putting off trimming the bushes so I decided to do it myself). I had to call my brother to take me to the ER. So I am banned from using it. I am also banned from using the weed whip-you don't want to know why. Have cut myself once with the rotary cutter (not badly)but I didn't tell anyone or those would be gone. |
cut top of hand all the way across once
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Oh my, things happen so fast. Hope it heals perfectly.
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Dropped an open cutter on my foot when barefoot. Not pretty. Now wear shoes when cutting.
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Several years ago I did that too. I was very tired and should not have been cutting, but did. Friend took me to ER...they glued on the piece I cut off. It took a while to heal. That finger is a little mishapened...but it works....
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Sounds like that has to hurt a lot! May be it time for one of those finger guards that protects your finger from just such accidents. Of course Klutz Gloves wouldn't hurt either. I make use mine are tucked under my knuckles so this can't happen. Hope you have a speedy recovery. :-D :-D :-D
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Originally Posted by Tinker Tots
Well I found out yesterday that a rotary cutter cuts more than fabric. The almighty left pointer finger. Trip to the ER, and they could not sew it back on. I cut the inside right up against the nail. I remembered a few hours later that I think I had the cutter on the ruler instead of next to it, I was extremely tired, and accidents happen that way. Hubby went to clean blood up in sewing room RIGHT AFTER IT HAPPENEDand there was the side of my finger laying there, and couldn't get it to stop bleeding, so grab it and to the ER. i GUESS IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE
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OMG i am so sorry and hope you feel better soon. Pls let us know in few days how you are doing.
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I just about did that to the same finger last night. It cut into my fingernail but I stopped in time. Tiredness causes so many accidents. I sure am sorry for you and I hope you heal quickly.
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there is a klutz glove that is real good for people like us. made by fons & porter, sold at joanns. use a coupon.
great investment and not difficult to wear and work. this is also nice for pressing so you do not burn fingers either. Just saying. |
The more I read, we could all make a slasher film. Yuk, blood & meat everywhere. I have almost done this a few times but I am more app to sew my finger or get it caught under the presser foot when I should be paying more attention. Note to self, go to bed & don't sew or cut fabric when you are toooooooooo tired.
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I am going to check out this klutz glove thing. Thanks
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Originally Posted by Debra Mc
The more I read, we could all make a slasher film. Yuk, blood & meat everywhere. I have almost done this a few times but I am more app to sew my finger or get it caught under the presser foot when I should be paying more attention. Note to self, go to bed & don't sew or cut fabric when you are toooooooooo tired.
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A very good friend of mine did the same thing. So sorry to hear that! OUCH!
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Good idea. Much cheaper than a trip to er. ;)
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It hurts me thinking about it. Feel better soon.
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