Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
I did a dumb, dumb thing! >

I did a dumb, dumb thing!

I did a dumb, dumb thing!

Thread Tools
 
Old 11-24-2010, 06:30 AM
  #71  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 18,726
Default

Ouchie!!! I haven't done it...yet....knowing me, theres still time:roll: Hope you heal up soon!
sandpat is offline  
Old 11-24-2010, 06:36 AM
  #72  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CA & NM
Posts: 1,120
Default

Originally Posted by dungeonquilter
I have never done this myself, but one teacher once said that until you sewed your finger at least once, you couldn't call yourself a professional sewer. If that is what it takes, I don't ever plant to be a professional. LOL
I did once cut my thumb just back of the nail right down to the bone, trimming a horse's hoof. I thought it would never stop bleeding. And no, I do not call myself a professional farrier.
Sewed through my finger on my grandma's treadle when I was 18 and done the sole knife thing as well. Used to trim my horses' hoofs. No treadle anymore, Grandma gave it away. (offered the lady $300 in the 70s to get it back, but she said NO) No horses either! I think those days are past.
sherriequilts is offline  
Old 11-24-2010, 06:49 AM
  #73  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: ILLINOIS
Posts: 2,053
Default

I sliced across my thumb with the rotary cutter and did not even realize what I had done until I noticed the blood that messed up the very white fabric I was cutting Man did that hurt still have a scar across my thumb. Those rotary cutters are sure sharp so you all take care with them.

homecaregiver
homecaregiver is offline  
Old 11-24-2010, 06:53 AM
  #74  
Super Member
 
MrsM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Hoosick Falls, NY
Posts: 2,076
Default

Originally Posted by quilter on the eastern edge
I sewed right through my index finger and fingernail on my left hand. I'm typing here with that finger all bandaged up and sticking up in the air. Ouchie - waa-waa!!!!

:-(


I told my near-panicked hubbie that quilters do it all the time. Am I right??
Not yet knock on wood! Hope it heals fast.
MrsM is offline  
Old 11-24-2010, 07:02 AM
  #75  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
quilter on the eastern edge's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Newfoundland, Canada
Posts: 645
Default

Thanks, everyone, for your concern. I just took the wrapping off and my poor finger looks fine - no redness or swelling. I'm going to put antiseptic cream on it and rewrap for a couple of days just to be sure.

I finished the FMQ on the table topper - not quite as fast - and I'll post a pic when I get the binding on it.
quilter on the eastern edge is offline  
Old 11-24-2010, 08:21 AM
  #76  
Super Member
 
SuziC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 3,683
Default

I haven't done that ...yet! Sure hope it heals quickly and feels better soon :!:
SuziC is offline  
Old 11-24-2010, 10:25 AM
  #77  
Power Poster
 
BellaBoo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Front row
Posts: 14,646
Default

I sewed through my finger once. It was a clean in and out of the fingernail and it made me weak in the knees.
BellaBoo is offline  
Old 11-24-2010, 11:31 AM
  #78  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 326
Default

I did it once, broke the needle off in my finger, had to go to the Dr. to get it removed. I happen to be doing some charity work at the time.
MadP is offline  
Old 11-24-2010, 11:32 AM
  #79  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Sparta, TN
Posts: 1,211
Default

I did it once in a factory when I was setting collar stays. I got the needle out later with the thread through the eye.
TN Donna is offline  
Old 11-24-2010, 05:07 PM
  #80  
Junior Member
 
cowgirl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Waterford, Ohio
Posts: 193
Default

Three weeks ago, I was changing the blade in my rotary cutter. Drop it and it popped up and cut my index finger. Needed stitches but it was late so we butterflied it. I've got a great scar. Felt so stupid. My kids laughed about my "Quilter" injury.
cowgirl is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AlvaStitcher
Main
23
04-25-2015 02:25 AM
JudeWill
Main
42
11-05-2013 06:18 AM
linhawk
Main
10
09-20-2013 01:17 PM
stablemom
Main
25
09-17-2013 03:34 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter