sweetpea

so sorry you had to become a member of our not so small club. hope you can get back to the machine soon. it's like a horse you need to get back to it soon.

Debbie B

Oh you poor baby! I've never done that, but when I was 14 years old my friend & next door neighbor called me crying. Lucky for her that the phone was right there next to her, because this was in 1971...way before cell phones. I got over to her house (she was 15) and there she sat behind her mother's old electric Singer with the needle completely through her nail & finger. She would not turn the needle up for anything. When no amount of talking worked I just quickly turned the wheel before she could stop me. Her finger was sore for days. As for getting the blood out I have used dish washing liquid that has Oxiclean in it on white fabric, but I'm not sure if that would be good for colors.

luvstoquilt

Ouch...I know how much that hurts. I was 4 yrs old when I sewed thru my finger on my grandmothers treadle machine..went thru at the first joint without breaking a bone..now all these years later arthritis has moved into that spot.

Nammie to 7

Sorry you joined that club - I can't imagine how that must hurt. Those things happen so quickly!

Teddybear Lady

Ouch! Makes me hurt to think about it. So far, I'm not a member of this "club".

quilttiger

I also had as needle go through my finger, too....years and years ago, smile. Yes, saliva does work in removing blood stains. I recently took a workshop in reverse applique, and the teacher passed on the same tip.

QuiltingHaven

Make sure your tetanus shot is up-to-date. That is the first thing they ask in the emergency room....don't ask me how I know that one.

jrhboxers

Peroxide also works well.