My sister cut her toe open on the morning of her mil's funeral and had to go get stiches in her big toe before going to the funeral home. She was doing a dumb and mashing the can with her foot to make it flat and guess what she cut it on the can lid. Guess my Mom didn't tell her to watch out for her toes. LOL LOL
So sorry to hear about your accident! Hope you heal soon!

sorry to hear about your mishap that happened to me a year agoo i cut 3 fingers on a crisco can that said it didnt have sharp edges!!! i wrote to them and told them about it and they paid my medical bill (my copay) my fingers were wrapped for at least a week i hope you dont have any nerve damage

oy! mp! so sorry!
You got a lot of good suggestions about the quilting...as for the can opener...how about: ditch it and put the family on a diet, lol!
I know that would never go over at my house.
Your quilt is just wonderful. I love to make things that have meaning to them.
I'm wondering how I can make blocks for my hubby under his nose.
I will probably do one and then something else and then another...etc., etc., etc. and he won't know it's his.
No hand quilting for me though. (fibro.)
It would take me a month of Sundays and more. :-D

Try the finger on the right hand using the finger between the cut one and your pinkie. I think you may need to wait a few days because I know that your other one is very sore. Sorry for your accident. Also use a smaller thimble.

awwe, sorry this happened to you, I pray you have a quick recovery

Oh my looks like sething I would do! I am so sorry, hopefully you will mend quickly! But caution you to let it heal completely before you pick that quilting back up to avoid any possible permanent damage. Also, suggest a Pampered Chef can openned! Once you figure them out they are wonderful (manual, easy, and no rough or sharp edges!). And no I don't sell Pampered Chef just like their can openner. Good luck! I'm site your quilting buddies will be more than glad to help you out if they can.

My DH retired 19 years ago from the P.O. I said I would make his favorite cakes for his retirement party. Figured about Four, 1/2 sheets cakes would be just about right but
old frosty brain, me did not unplug her immersable blender and while washing it to get ready for cake two, the blade jumped started it and cut my index finger up. It took 8 hours in surgery and 7 days to clear up the gangerine I got
No One Told me how dangerous those thing are but to make a
long story shorter, my finger is great but a little smaller
and I can use it like before. Angeline

I agree - I haven't owned an electric can opening. When we inherited Grandma's stuff, that was one of the first things to go. Besides, how would my kitties know when I'm opening tuna if it wasn't for the can opener? LOL. So sorry you hurt your finger; maybe your guild can get started for you until you are totally mended!?! Don't you think it a bit funny you are "in stitches" but can't whip a stitch? :oops: Sorry, couldn't help but try to spread a little humor there. Best wishes for a speedy and total recovery.

First, buy a can opener from Pampered Chef! Actually you should have done this long ago. No sharp edges with this opener.
Sorry about the big ouch! Can you cover your finger with something hard (thinking molded plastic here) like a whole finger thimble?

Me too!