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    Old 08-01-2009, 06:59 PM
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    I am really enjoying reading all of these.

    I don't know if this is silly but it was really stupid. I asked my husband for an opinion.
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    Old 08-01-2009, 07:00 PM
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    WOW!!! When I asked this question, I had no idea that it was going to be so painful. The injuries I have read here, are enough for an episode of MASH.
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    Old 08-01-2009, 07:10 PM
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    Originally Posted by mary quite contrary
    I am really enjoying reading all of these.

    I don't know if this is silly but it was really stupid. I asked my husband for an opinion.
    That could have been the most painful thing of all :?
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    Old 08-01-2009, 10:23 PM
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    I was showing my sons how sharp the rotary cutter was so under no condition were they to touch it and yep you guessed it i cut myself! i also sewed through the head of one of those flat headed pins..the machine made an awful loud clunk and i couldn't work out what the noise was so i continued sewing and it wasnt until i turned it over i saw the pin hanging there..
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    Old 08-02-2009, 01:37 PM
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    Originally Posted by bearisgray
    did you know that one could actually get one's t*** caught in a wringer?

    We had an old Maytag wringer washing machine (gray, square tubbed) and I got too close while putting the clothes through.

    Fortunately, there is a reverse on the wringer.
    Bear, I guess you win the b**by prize for this one. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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    Old 08-02-2009, 02:44 PM
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    This is hilarious. I guess I've done nearly all of these except sew my finger or needle threader with my machine, cut myself with the rotary cutter, or have a mishap with a wringer washer. I haven't done garment sewing for many years. Putting a sleeve in upside down with the seam down the top of the arm did me in. You folks are the best! By the way, my seam ripper and I have an intimate relationship since I started quilting.
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    Old 08-02-2009, 08:37 PM
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    I did this too!! thought I was the only crazy one, I sewed right thru my index finger and fingernail and oohhhhhhhh did it hurt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    I've also fumbled my iron and it melted the carpet where it landed.
    Speaking of irons, I didn't melt any carpet, but I did put a dent in my supposedly "indestructable" Pergo floor when my iron fell of the ironing board.
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    Old 08-03-2009, 05:37 AM
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    Well let's see , I have done some of the same boo boo's. Yall have said except for a couple . I have never sewed my cutting mat . I used to used a wringer washer , too . Never got my t's caught though . For me that that wouldn't be hard to do . Sewed through my finger applying lace , didn't use pins ! Learned that time ! Sewing mishaps , too many to mention :oops: . This is sure a fun thread :wink: Annie
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    Old 08-03-2009, 02:21 PM
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    Originally Posted by bearisgray
    did you know that one could actually get one's t*** caught in a wringer?

    We had an old Maytag wringer washing machine (gray, square tubbed) and I got too close while putting the clothes through.

    Fortunately, there is a reverse on the wringer.
    There is a newer wringer called a MAMMOGRAM' - which we should all get our t*** into once a year. Sorry Bearisgray, couldn't resist.

    I have a variation on the "I hadn't plugged it in " story. I HAD plugged it in. I checked and re-checked. But I plugged the OLD Pfaff's controls into the NEW Pfaff. They don't ruin each other, but they don't work. I wrapped both sets with Magic Tape and Labelled them Old Pfaff and New Pfaff.
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