First time at free motion quilting and the needle bit me
12-24-2010, 09:47 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.
12-24-2010, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Midwestmary
I like to use gloves that are designed for FMQ quilting - I think they are called MagicFingers or something like that...they are light weight and have grippers on the fingertips - protects those fingers and helps grip the fabric better.
12-24-2010, 09:51 AM
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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.
12-24-2010, 10:02 AM
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I recall when I was in a sewing class in High School, I got the needle caught in my finger. (It is too bad that schools do not offer sewing as a class anymore) Needless to say, the teacher was not very happy. Thank goodness the needle did not go all the way through. I hope your finger feels better soon.
12-24-2010, 10:08 AM
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I'm a bit queasy just reading this thread. Funny thing is, I have run a needle through my finger twice (once was through the fingernail), and it really didn't bother me at the time. Just bandaged it up, changed the broken needle, and kept on going. But for some reason, reading about this happening to other people is ICKY!
12-24-2010, 10:42 AM
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That is really good advice, we all need to be up to date on the tetnus shots. I never thought of that before. Thanks!
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.
12-24-2010, 10:48 AM
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After fifty years of sewing without hitting my finger with the needle, when I started FMQ I got my finger! LOL
A lady at the LSQ got her finger with her embroidery machine and part of the needle is still in her finger. It hurts like the dickens she says when the finger is touched - so after twice the doctor digging around trying to get it out, she is scheduled for surgery on it next week. Hopefully this time they can get it out for her.
A lady at the LSQ got her finger with her embroidery machine and part of the needle is still in her finger. It hurts like the dickens she says when the finger is touched - so after twice the doctor digging around trying to get it out, she is scheduled for surgery on it next week. Hopefully this time they can get it out for her.
12-25-2010, 04:45 AM
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Concur with the tetanus shots. Mine is due the first of the year and will have to do that. Good idea for anyone who gardens too. Had a friend who was cut on a thorn and it got infected. So keep the shots up to date.
12-25-2010, 09:21 AM
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I am so sorry that you had a battle with the needle and you lost, but time will heal the injury. Now as for FMQ, I have tried several times and I thought I was a coordinated person, but just can't seem to get the rounded points, they all resemble ice cicles. I know lots of practice and lots of patience. Do you think you will try again? My wish for the new year is to make a stack of quilting sandwiches and each day, sit down and practice for 15 min. Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year.
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