Maurene

Thanks for the pin and stylist hints.

moeind

That really hurts. I did that when I was learning to sew ... on my Mom's tredle machine ... right through the nail. Fortunately, it didn't deter me, and I've been sewing for almost 70 years.

sewlady

Unfortanately I have sewn my finger a couple of times. One time it took 2 stitches before I got stopped. It hurts a lot after the feeling comes back.

sewlady

Unfortanately I have sewn my finger a couple of times. One time it took 2 stitches before I got stopped. It hurts a lot after the feeling comes back.

ruthieg

I too have sewn my finger with the needle several times. I was lucky I had a pair of hemostats on hand. It was hard to pull it out, I had to pull it through the other side, I was so good at sewing it. Frequent hand washing is what saved me, and lots of pressure to stop the bleeding. I didn't even worry if I got blood on the quilt; it hurt too much.

walen

Yikes! I've done this and had to take out a stitch before I could get my finger out from under the machine!

AlisaQuilts

Ouch! How painful for you! I said a prayer for you!

GrammaNan

I'm sorry, that will be sore for a few days. You are doing the right thing, taking a break then getting back to it.

Ditter43

That makes me queezy just thinking about it!! Be careful!! :cry:

Maurene

I wonder if since so many of us have had the experience if we could put together some safety instructions for all who consult the Quilting Board to read?

It could help prevent similar injuries in others - does anyone know if any of the state or federal quilting associations have put any PS/prevention info on safety for machine quilters?

I be sewn finger is a more prevalent injury than we might think, give the response today!

Maurene