First time at free motion quilting and the needle bit me
12-25-2010, 09:33 AM
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I tried my hand at FMQ the other day, I couldn't concentrate on the design for having to watch my hands. It's going to take a lot of practice and patients. But I won't give up!! Merry Christmas to you!!
12-25-2010, 09:58 AM
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OH IT PAINS ME JUST READING ABOUT IT! I never connected tetanus shots with sewing. I just assumed because it's clean metal, not like in the garden, it's not a concern. See how much we learn on this site?
12-25-2010, 10:04 AM
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I too have 'nailed' my finger while sewing this month. I counted my lucky stars that the needle went through the side of the fingernail and not through the fingernail.
I found the broken pieces of the needle, made sure the puncture wound bled plenty, applied Neosporin, slapped a plaster over it and continued sewing.
I can't imagine 8 stitches for a needle puncture....ouch!
I found the broken pieces of the needle, made sure the puncture wound bled plenty, applied Neosporin, slapped a plaster over it and continued sewing.
I can't imagine 8 stitches for a needle puncture....ouch!
12-25-2010, 10:06 AM
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I was also doing FM when I got too close to the hopping foot & bam! the needle went thru the middle of my index finger nail.Didn't come out the bottom.....so I turned the wheel & brought needle up & out. Then it started hurting.Used antibiotic cream & by eve, it was barely hurting.Next day I washed it,cream, then wrapped it good.
It healed fine, but made me respect that hopping foot! :-(
It healed fine, but made me respect that hopping foot! :-(
12-25-2010, 10:17 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.
Moa-moa! (That was a kiss for the booboo finger).
12-25-2010, 10:36 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.
12-25-2010, 12:13 PM
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Donna, all I do is hand stitching and know what an OUCHY that can be. Go to most any quilting store or maybe in craft or dollar stores. Anywhere thread is sold, they should have a thimble. It's a little 'cap' to put over your middle or "push" finger. You can buy a medal (very light) thimble or for starters you may want to pick up one of the small pack of traveler's thread which normally has a plastic thimble.....
My OUCHY happened way back in 7th grade when we still used the old medal machines. Machine needle ran thru my nail, into and thru my left thumb and then was stuck in the inner workings of the machine. No 911 back then so someone had to go find the janitor and he had to come remove the needle....none to gently I may add! :cry:
May you and yours have a God blessed Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Year...... BoibbiSue
My OUCHY happened way back in 7th grade when we still used the old medal machines. Machine needle ran thru my nail, into and thru my left thumb and then was stuck in the inner workings of the machine. No 911 back then so someone had to go find the janitor and he had to come remove the needle....none to gently I may add! :cry:
May you and yours have a God blessed Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Year...... BoibbiSue
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