Oh my goodness, that's horrible! I've cut my fingers multiple times when opening cans of food, but never that bad. I don't have any suggestions, but I just wanted to say I'm sorry and hope it gets better soon - and that you can finish your quilt!

OMG!!! I am sooooo sorry that happened to you!! :cry: :cry: :cry: I am sure the ladies in your quilt club would love to help any way they can. I would if I knew how! :cry: ;) I hope everything works out the you want it to with your quilt and work. I hope you will be feeling much better soon. My mom used to tell me to always keep your chin up so try that and smile. Try to have a wonderful day, I will pray for you. :!: :thumbup: :XD:

I would spray baste the quilt instead of thread basting or pin basting. Be sure to use 505; seems to work better than other brands. Also be sure to use one or more large flat sheets to catchy any overspray, and spray from the edges towards the center to minimize overspray. There are several very good threads about spray basting here; you can use the "search" feature to find them.

So sorry about your accident. I hope you bought a new can opener! I use the Swing Away too! I buy a new one about once a year. They do become dull using and being washed almost every day. Be diligent about keeping clean, staph infection can be deadly.

i'm very very left handed but i've found even though i'm slower with my right, nondominate hand, i can hand quilt with it. so i recommend giving that a try (will show your friends your heart is in it) and bake goodies and surely your quilting friends will help. wish we were where we could help you!

So sorry this has happen to you

So sorry that happened. Wish I was closer, I would help.

Ouch> I am so sorry for your trouble, Melissa. I have no suggestions other than to wait it out.

Too bad about the boo-boo, Melissa. As long as the finger is protected, for the basting I would try stab stitching with your right hand underneath and your left hand on top. It will be slow going, but at least you'll be working on it along with your friends. And look at it this way...it's another great story to go along with this great quilt!!! ;)

When I was younger I suffered the same injury, but with an electric can opener. My Mom still talks about how I stuck my thumb in my mouth, then shook it to make the pain go away and sprayed blood all over her white cabinets and curtains. I behaved until I got home from the dr's. (OK, about an hour) until the draw of a neighborhood baseball game needed my pitching talents. I played and ended up back at the drs. with all the stitches pulled.

I then behaved after a nice lecture. Although I'm sure you're not going to pitch a ball game, be sure to listen to the dr. You need your finger for your livelihood- for years to come. You can make it through 10 days- your quilt friends will pitch in and help you, I'm sure. Put your finger on the disabled list and relax- you'll be back to quilting in no time!

(And your pics gave me sympathy pains in my finger and the funny feeling in the pit of my stomach- OWWIE!)

Take care!!!!!