I've been quilting my top and I notice that I lick my fingers alot. I know it is unsanitary, but I can't seem to sew without licking. How about you?

Nope. Have never done that. I cook a lot and am extremely careful about sanitation in my home.

No, not unsanitary to quilt receipent, bacteria dies when saliva dries up. It is unsanitary to you, depending on where your fingers have been.

I do wet my fingers sometimes. I always wash quilts after they are finished so I don't feel guilty.

have you tried that "tacky finger" stuff? I bring home some from work when it's last bit of stuff in the can. It works wonders for dry fingers.

I try not to lick my fingers because I know where they've been. ;)

I don't lick my fingers, but I manage to frequently stab myself w/pins so there's probably minute traces of my blood on things I've made *giggles*

I lick my fingers while sewing, never when cooking. I don't think it is any worse than moistening your thread.

I don't lick my fingers, but do use glycerin on my hands to prevent dryness when sewing.

i don't lick my fingers when I sew but I put the thread in my mouth when I thread a needle. It gives it a better point. I'm glad to hear any bacteria is gone when it dries.

Most bacteria is gone, but things such at hepatitis lives longer. But figure it this way, by time I finish a quilt it may be years so any germs I have left are probably in an advance stage of mummification

Lick and be happy. Just lick-it. Lick over here! Sorry...licking was just too fun a subject to pass up :)

Nope, never done that.

I have to when I am knoting the thread. I try to make sure that I wash my hands before I start. I know we are supposed to eat a peck of dirt in a lifetime, but not all in one day. ;-)

If you are one who puts pins in your mouth as you sew or like me I put my needle in my mouth to hold it inbetween tacking, it isn't any differant from licking your finger. Sooooo now that I have admitted to one of my bad habits will anyone buy from me anymore??? LOL LOL

And I don't play well with thimbles so I have contributed a little blood over the years as well!! Blood sweat and tears isn't that what we are supposed to contribute?? LOL

Nope don't lick my fingers.