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dunngriffith 09-26-2011 05:00 PM

I feel for you!

KimmieH 09-26-2011 05:02 PM

sounds painful.......feel better soon!

MrsGuava 09-26-2011 05:10 PM

I hope you have a can of Lanacane. So sorry you got hurt.

Montana Quilter 09-26-2011 05:17 PM

Oh my- you have my sympathy! That just stinks! Good luck!

QuiltnLady1 09-26-2011 05:20 PM

Owie!! So sorry you got hurt Charlene. Although many of us have had a similar experience (or worse), it is not necessary to test the sharpness of the rotary cutter to be a quilter -- LOL.

When I first started quilting in the rotary era, I got a nick in the blade and ran my finger along the edge to see if I could feel anything (the same way I used to test the sharpness of knives) -- not my brightest moment. I do feel your pain.

simplyme 09-26-2011 05:21 PM

If you have any soak it in some epsom salt water. It will really ease the pain and help it heal faster.

chamby 09-26-2011 05:33 PM

right now I am afraid to remove the bandaid for fear of it bleeding. I will check it again in the morning. As for the epson salt. ouch, I really do not want to pour salt in a wound. I may just put some superglue on it in the morning. This should hold it together. Oh and what kind of glove are you talking about wearing for cutting?

LeeAnn 09-26-2011 05:41 PM

Ouch! I did the same thing and had to have 7 stitches. It was very inconvenient so I'm extra careful now.

Jim's Gem 09-26-2011 05:43 PM

Ouch!! Been there, done that!!!!
Make sure you keep it clean and use some antibacterial ointment on it!

LivelyLady 09-26-2011 06:02 PM


Originally Posted by chamby
:oops: Dummy me I was using the cutter too fast. The cutter blade rode on top of the ruler anf right into the tip of my index finger. Wow, does it burn. I have the bandaid on really tight right now. I pray that it will be okay in the morning. I do not enjoy being a member of the blade club.

I know the pain well! The rotary cutter took a chunk of fat off my index finger this summer. I remember now to use the handle on my rulers :oops:


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