I too am a member of this club. However the needle went through the nail and bone. I was only 8 when this happened so it didn't seem to hurt much. Had to go to doctor to have removed because the needle was bent and had to be cut and then pulled out. That is what really hurt. Jeanniebelle

so sorry you had to be come one of use. take care of your self.

Welcome - terrible way to be accepted. Hope you are ok and great to hear no blood on the quilt.

Can we close membership in this club? Haven't enough of us shown it is not fun or comforting? It doesn't grow our stash. It doesn't add to creativity?
Heel quickly!

Not a member of this club yet but have had some near misses. Hope you heal real fast.

Ouch! So far I have avoided this but did sit on a crochet needle once. Luckily it was one with a very small hook!

Just reading about it and the comments makes me remind myself to be extra careful. I can't imagine the pain and getting it out. I promise to keep alert. Thanks for the warning.

I niped mine a few months ago and that was a surprise. I now make sure that when doing things on the machine, to take my foot off the foot feed untill ready to sew.
Praying for a fast healing.

Welcome to the club glad to have you. I did mine in 1972 and never did it again. lol

LOL well all I can say is welcome to the club and keep on sewing !!

This club is large and sympathy comes from all. Some people worry about Acupuncture but after sewing your finger and recovering mentally and physically, acupuncture is very gentle. I testify from experience!!

I'm very new in quilting but I have already made this club ...thanks to my Babylock 10 thread.....first time (08-18-11) was the early evening of my birthday!!! Was only going to move the corner of material....and wham went through my ring finger and the eye broke off....no matter how hard I tried with assistance we couldn't find that almost 1/2" needle...so off to the ER...doctor worked hard on it; would take a break and come back....was there from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m...........2nd time was the following Wednesday....this time almost finished with stitching and went to move a piece of thread....same thing only left hand and index finger....embarrased but no option but to return to ER....unfortunately, after 2 doctors the orthopedic surgeon had to remove this one...BE CAREFUL ladies.....quit when you're tired....It's expensive and NOT FUN!!!!!!!!! to be a part of this club!! Take it from a beginner who learned the hard way to keep those fingers back or turn the machine OFF!!! :oops: :roll: :oops:

Welcome to the club, I joined 2 months ago so I guess that makes me one of the welcoming committee!

Welcome to the club. Mine didn't hurt until the next day!!! :wink: :P :wink:

I joined the rotary accident club before I started quilting. I was investigating my rotary cutter and used my finger and thumb to help the blade guard down. So I will never help it that way ever again.

I was initiated at a very young age when my oma forbid me to use her treadle to make doll clothes. OOH, I can still feel the pain! Hugs and a big smooch on the booboo
~ SugarCookie

Get well soon - Can't belong to this club yet.

I joined it when I got my new machine. It wasn't painful at all and just a little blood, could hardly see it.
Sorry this happened to you.

oh ouch! sorry for you :(

Ouch. I joined the needle club back in '69 when my mom let me use her 1940's Singer for a school project. I sewed my whole finger to the project and didn't realize it until I pulled the project out from under the needle and couldn't get it off my hand. I had sewn down the side of my finger just inside the skin (no blood thankfully). Then in 2000, my DD introduced me to the rotary cutter; joined that accident club within 10 minutes of holding the thing. I shaved the side of my hand from thumb to fingernail in 3 seconds. DD said not to do that again. Took me 3 months before I picked the rotary cutter up again to use. Now it is my faithful companion. I just have to live and learn mostly the hard way.
Hope you feel better.

Been there, done that, hope it didn't hurt for too long. I once tried putting the sewing machine needle into my thumb, not quite sure how that happened, but it wasn't pretty.

I think there should be a shot to prevent this rapidly growing virus of NAFS-( Anti Needle in Finger Syndrome) :-D

Welcome to the Group. I joined when I was 11 years old.....sewed through my finger with my Grandma's treadle machine.

Ouch!! That makes my finger hurt!! I don't intend to join your club anytime soon! Sorry for the pain.

Oh I don't want to join the club but understand how it could happen easily - especially if I am tired.

Oh ouch! Sorry to hear about that, may it heal quickly.

I joined this weekend too...so sorry....OUCH! I can't believe I did it either!

I did that as a child, so maybe I won't do it again. No need to be re-initiated after all these years.

Yah, well I'm issuing an invitation to the "Done It More Than Once Club". I must be one of the founding members. It all depends on how much of a multi-tasker you are.

Yes mam, welcome to the club. Surprising how that happens so fast you don't realize what you have done.

Welcome to othe club!! Mine is all healed to look at it, but remains very tender to the touch. It's shocking how fast it happens, isn't it?
Heal well and soon!

Having done that myself (with my long arm, no less!) I can truly sympathize and wish you well and a speedy recovery!

Ouch!!Sorry for your pain. Haven't joined this club. Have come close a couple of times. Hope your finger heals fast.

Thanks everyone. Sounds like we could do a bulk order of Klutz Gloves that Fons and Porter sell. Sorry this seems to be such a big club.
Finger is better today, just a little bruised feeling.
I now use my hemostat to grab the bobbin thread.

Ouch...I'm sure you were surprised as it happened so fast. Heal quick...

I joined this month as well, about 10 days ago. I am all healed up. It hurt but actually hurt less than I had always imagined..... in any case, I hope to only join once!

Haven't joined that club yet but I always have the fear that I will. It
makes my arms feel weak just thinking about it.

Got to join this club last month. Right through my index finger next to tne fingernail. Unfortunately I was sewing with a group of new quilting friends and now I'm known as "that lady who sewed through her finger" - even by one of the husbands!!

Been there done it. Yes it goes so fast you dont feel it.

Ouch, sorry to hear that....

But isn't it amazing that the finger actually manages to get under that needle (at least the side of the finger!) Yet, try to put a quilt sandwich under there! :lol: :lol: :lol: