First time at free motion quilting and the needle bit me
12-25-2010, 10:59 PM
#51
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Ouchie!!!!! I feel your pain. I did the same thing, some time ago, and sewed all the way through my finger, DH had to come take the machine apart to get the needle out. So I know how sore that puppy is going to be, Take some tylenol, wear a rubber cot and keep on a goin'
12-26-2010, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by crashnquilt
I've done that before. Really puts a cramp in things you want to do.
I happened to land my longarm needle into my finger once. Instead of lifting the needle I did like all insane people and jerked my hand back. Yep, ripped the finger BUT did not get one drop of blood on the quilt. YIPPEE!
Bandaged the finger and went back to work on the quilt. First Responder friend dropped by for coffee. Seeing the bandage work he wanted to see the injury. He got a bit upset because it was still bleeding and I had injuried it a few hours earlier. Dang it I don't have time to go to the hospital! But, I complied considering my husband went and took up with our friend. I'm not sure if the hospital just wasn't busy or if my friend told the ER doc that he'd better hurry up or I would escape but 1 tetnus shot and 8 stitches in 1 1/2 hours and I was back home!
I was told by the ER doc that since I work with needles, blades and the like I really need to pay attention to keep the tetnus shot up to date.
I happened to land my longarm needle into my finger once. Instead of lifting the needle I did like all insane people and jerked my hand back. Yep, ripped the finger BUT did not get one drop of blood on the quilt. YIPPEE!
Bandaged the finger and went back to work on the quilt. First Responder friend dropped by for coffee. Seeing the bandage work he wanted to see the injury. He got a bit upset because it was still bleeding and I had injuried it a few hours earlier. Dang it I don't have time to go to the hospital! But, I complied considering my husband went and took up with our friend. I'm not sure if the hospital just wasn't busy or if my friend told the ER doc that he'd better hurry up or I would escape but 1 tetnus shot and 8 stitches in 1 1/2 hours and I was back home!
I was told by the ER doc that since I work with needles, blades and the like I really need to pay attention to keep the tetnus shot up to date.
12-26-2010, 11:55 AM
#59
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Oh! I am so sorry that happened to you and at such a critical time. It is my understanding that you put both hands around the needle and only quilt a small area at a time. Stop with your needle down and reposition your hands. It is a rhythm that you learn. Sometimes when we are under pressure to finish a project we just move too fast. Lesson learned and we have all had our lessons, believe me.
12-26-2010, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by raptureready
OUCH!!! I believe I was around 6 or 7 the first time I ran a needle through my finger. No ripping it out, it was right down through the middle of the nail. Dad had to remove the needle and my finger from the machine. Then he held my hand down with one hand and pulled the needle out with a pair of pliers. I guess it was a good thing that I trusted Dad completely. I remember it and the pain to this day but I don't remember be scared of having Dad "fix" it for me. My finger was sore for a long time but there was no permenant damage.
I was 4 or 5 when I was playing with my mom's threadle Singer. I gave the wheel a spin with my right hand and pushed the threadle with the tip of toes when I sewed right through my index finger. Apparently the finger nail was soft enough not to break the needle or leave any permanent damage however, it hurt for a long time. I've never done it since and hopefully won't either.
Andie
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