Look Ma! No hands

Ow, Polly! That didn't sound like it was fun at all! Are you only typing with 9 fingers? I noticed you used all the letters.....! And I'm glad the giraffe is safe and unharmed. You simply must be even more careful.........

Laurie G. in CA

Owie! Owie! Owie!!! Poor dear Polly! That sounds just horrible. I'd suggest not letting Yogi kiss it to make it better and I'm sure he'll try. Also, hope your tetanus shot is up-to-date or you're going to need another needle and this one NOT in your finger!

Take care and BE CAREFUL.

Leslie- who once swallowed a straight pin, so looks who's talking here, Missy & The Furbabies in MO.

I always thought Berninas were sort of sissy about what they'd stitch through but that is not so. Please tell us you didn't really swallow a straight pin. All my wound needed was peroxide, pressure and some 'breathe in, breathe out'. What do you do about a swallowed pin? Polly

"Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." Owie! Owie! Owie!!! Poor dear Polly! That sounds just horrible. I'd

Oooh Polly, I want to see a photo of that quilt. Anything with a giraffe sounds too cute. And I'm really glad you didnt bleed on your work. >BEG<

Seriously, hope the finger heals fast. If you have an aloe vera plant, break off a piece and squeeze it into the wound. Sounds funky, I know, but I've saved myself many a painful burn and cut that way.

Hugs and bandaids, Sunny

Welcome to the club. Over fifty years of running power machinery and nary a nick taken. Then, I don't know what happened, and . But, when you are dealing with power machinery, always remember, machines don't have a heart, they will bite you and not feel bad about it. Get well.

John

Been there, done that. Had to go to ER to get a few pieces cut out! Gen

Been there, done that....twice! Went through the nail and finger tip...broke the needle... had to pull the tip and thread tail through. ICK. I didn't watch myself do it. It is amazing how quickly it heals up with just a little soreness. I did have to get an update on my tetanus shot which insulted me a bit. Like my needles and sewing equipment was dirty. Sheesh. Hope you heal up quickly. I'd love to see an album of the scope of your work. You always have such interesting sounding projects! And so diverse.

I'm afraid I was listening to the news and weather . . . certainly Not a good choice tonight. And John's right. The Bernina is simply sitting there with no sympathy whatsoever. In fact, I think I heard her mumble something that sounded a whole lot like, "Stupid". Polly

Oh dear Polly...I bet your finger is sore, sore sore..... Hopefully it is not too bad...?

When my sister was about 11, my grandmother was giving us lessons on her Singer treadle and yes...you guessed it...my sister stitched her finger! I will NEVER forget that scream...!!

-Irene

It was many years ago and I was dumb and too embarrassed to admit it to anyone (like my doctor) and I didn't do anything about it. I assume it's long gone since it never shows up in the many xrays and scans I've had since then. And I'm still dumb enough to use my mouth for a pin cushion when I'm sewing.... it's just so handy to have the pins right there.

Leslie, Missy & The Furbabies in MO.

Yikes!! I don't think even the most beautiful quilt is worth sewin' your finger and making you endure such pain! Even if it *is* a giraffe quilt!!

Of course, I'm talkin' from the perspective of someone who's never done that ... I used to work for a printing company and have seen more than my fair share of industrial accidents (die cut machine? yep ... you *don't* want to know!!), so I tend to be paranoid when it comes to anything that has a motor and moves faster than me!

FWIW, Polly, I hope your poor finger heals faster than it happened!!! Though I know you're tough enough that you don't *need* 'em, I'm sending hugs and healing thoughts your way!!!

Hugs!!

-- Connie :)

Good Lord, Leslie!! How on earth did you swallow a pin??!! And how did you finally ... um ... get rid of it??? Or is that too indelicate to ask?!

Hugs!!

-- Connie :)

My DGD holds needles in her mouth and laughs at me when I holler at her! I'm going to tell her about you swallowing a pin, maybe that will get through to her!

Donna in Idaho

Oh, Polly that is such a painful thing to do! Yow! I did it about a year ago and I still remember it vividly. I'm so sorry it's happened to you now. Healing thoughts are on their way. Debra in VA See my quilts at

Pieces? It wasn't bad enough that you sewed your finger, but the needle had to break as well. Yowies! Debra in VA See my quilts at

I can't see how any one can sew their finger, but then again I hope I never find out how it is done :-)

Dee in Oz

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Polly, I hope you're feeling better. That's got to hurt! I didn't do that, but I was changing the needle the other day and somehow must have bumped the foot control and the shaft that holds the needle came down on my finger and mashed it good! That hurt enough that I just sat there and cried for a few minutes. It's OK now, no major damage. Michelle