cathyvv

Because they are quite literally 'at the end of the line', circulation-wise, fingers and toes have the least blood flow and are more prone to infection. Please inspect your finger at least once a day. Most likely you won't get an infection, but one never knows.

I came close to sewing my thumb one time. Just bruised my thumb, but learned my lesson.

You have my sympathy!

3flowers

Eeeuuu how painful. You are a real trooper, gal. You took what - 5 minutes off the job? Gotta hand it to you, getting back on the 'horse' and getting your bag done. You just have admire that kind of dedication!

wanderingcreek

Iv'e never done it with a needle but I have put a nail from a nail gun through my finger while trying to build a shelf unit. That taught me that it is safer to sew than to try and build anything so I have never attempted to use power tools again. Now you guys are scaring me! I thought I was safe at my machine.

tolepainter54

OUCH! Hope it's not too sore.

C.Cal Quilt Girl

Ouch, been there done that, and that hurt !! Glad your OK.

Maride

Update: The point where the needle came out through closed before it was healed and that caused an infection rather large on the tip of my middle finger. Trying going around in the subway keeping your finger safe...not a pretty picture. I poked it with a needle just scratching the layers of skin, and squeezed until it all came out. Most Neosporin and repeat for 3 days until it finally healed. It i still a little sore in one small area, but for the most I have no feeling on the tip of my finger. I am finally on my way to healing.

Tamara

I'm sorry, but that would have been funny to see......