chickenscratch Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Yesterday, while sewing binding on with my DSM I ran the needle through the tip of my finger. See, another reason to hate doing binding! This is not the first time I have sewed through my fingertip, and won't be the last I'm sure, but it made me angry. I had to stop and find a bandaid so the blood wouldn't get on the white binding. It looks okay this morning, but a big chunk of skin ripped off when I removed the band aid. I would gladly trade quilting services with somebody who just loves to do binding. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I have a friend here who does binding as a business....do you want her info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I hope your finger heals well and fast. That is painful, as I learned on the Lenni.. sewed a chunk right out of my finger. I hate bindings and tell them it will totally be done by machine, or just the first seam and they can do the other side, or find someone to do it for them. My hands just won't sew much any more. Good luck in a solution. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Owwww, Teresa! That had to hurt!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Done that twice and had to pull the needle out of my finger! Ouch!!! Bindings don't bother me but sewing my finger does. I think I have learned to keep my eyes on the needle and not look away!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyG_Quilts Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Years ago, in a previous career when I did alterations, etc., for a living, I sewed my finger and could not find the needle fragment (it had broken when I jerked my hand out of the way). A couple days later, Friday, I took off work early to go to urgent care. I was stuck with a substitute doctor who only wanted to be done with the day so hse could go home. She prescribed antibiotics since the finger was swollen and told be to come back Monday if it was not better. Of course it was not better, no worse, just not better, so I went back at the end of the day to urgent care. I saw a different doctor, one of the regulars, and he ordered an xray. Even I could see that brightly gleaming needle fragment! This doctor suggested I make an appointment with one of the surgeons the next day to have it removed as it was well burried. By now it was well after 6 PM so I did as he suggested. I went in the next day, Tuesday (I broke the needle off in my finger the previous Wednesday) I went in to finally get the darn thing removed and the surgeon noticed that I had carpal tunnel and was about to suggest waiting still longer so he could fix both at the same time! Fortunately the carpal tunnel was in the other hand. I missed work the rest of the day. I still have a small scar on that finger and yes, it did hurt a lot the whole time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltedsunflower Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I sewed thru my finger, too. A pretty good chunk came out when I quickley jerked my finger out of the way - but I healed quite nicely. The best thing that happened to me was my DH felt sorry for me and did the dishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheagatzi Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Ouch!! I've had some almost occurrences, and when my son comes to watch me sew he always gasps and huffs in horror and says 'mom be careful that needle is so close to your fingers!' LOL Hope it heals fast.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 might be the nurse in me but are you up to date on your tetanus shot? It sounds so sore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I sewed through my thumb in the middle of the nail while paper piecing about 5 years ago. Yep, I wasn't watching my fingers while sewing. I had to turn the hand crank on the machine to get it out. Hurt like a son of a gun, but healed quickly and well. Heal fast and do check on that tetanus shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 OK, you all have given me Goosebumps. Blaaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aktbone Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Yikes - hope it heals fast! Sorry for your ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Vicki, yes!!! Tetanus shot up to date. Thanks for yourconcern. It really doesn't even hurt today. it just looks raggedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Teresa, why don't you do binding on your Longarm. Merry Jo Rembold taught me how to (when she serviced my machine years ago) and never looked back. It's really easy & fast when you get the hang of it. It's also another way to generate additional income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I will have to learn to do that. I tried it once, but it came out all crooked and wavy. I need channel locks on my machine. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Teresa, Check your private message.... Owww, you all are giving me the willies!!! Ewwwww! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne from Guam Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Ouch! And the worst part is that now you have to slow down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainquilter Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I sew binding on front by machine and hand stitch to the back. Very relaxing to hand stitch to the back. I enjoy it. Diana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Teresa, I hope your finger is feeling better. I wish I lived closer to you because I don't mind doing binding. I, like Diana, find it relaxing. I have also put the needle through my finger. Have a good weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted June 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Vicki M. No pm showing up. I emptied my messages. I may have had too many to be able to accept any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Praying for your finger to heal. Been there, done that and it sure hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggienoella Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Hi Teresa, I'm sorry I never got a chance to ask about your finger...It's probably all healed up by now. But, I'm sorry that happened and hope it never happens again. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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