Has anyone else ever done anything like this?
07-18-2010, 06:00 PM
#51
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I've cut myself twice with the rotary cutter on the same finger no less. The second time was when I was teaching a
beginner quilt class. I calmly said,"You can see what happens, if you're not careful when cutting fabrics." I excused myself so I could find a bandaid. lol
Sharon W.
beginner quilt class. I calmly said,"You can see what happens, if you're not careful when cutting fabrics." I excused myself so I could find a bandaid. lol
Sharon W.
07-18-2010, 06:12 PM
#52
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I always keep a few large band-aids in the kit with my rotary cutters "just in case". Never needed one for myself, but was glad to have them on hand for others who DID. I'm paranoid about people setting their rotary cutters down without closing the blade. NAG, NAG, NAG!!
07-18-2010, 07:45 PM
#54
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Originally Posted by cooper
unfortunately i did it thursday at bee, was cutting sashing, had finished and had not retracted the blade and it just barely touched the top of my left pointing finger
as i went to lay the sash down, and just the touch sliced
into the finger, no blood on lite green fabric-lol. but bandaid was needed for a few days. if you go to the ER, take the blade so they can relate to the sharpness-LOL
as i went to lay the sash down, and just the touch sliced
into the finger, no blood on lite green fabric-lol. but bandaid was needed for a few days. if you go to the ER, take the blade so they can relate to the sharpness-LOL
07-19-2010, 04:40 AM
#55
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Just FYI: If you should bleed on "anything" Your own saliva and a lot of it will remove it from whatever. The enzymes in your spit break down the blood so it comes out. Just keep adding till you can't see anymore. Not saying you need to cut yourself to try this out, but am a hand quilter that has stuck my under finger enough times to thoroughly test it and it works. Have a great day.
07-19-2010, 05:37 AM
#56
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Yes! I was cutting one day at lunch several years ago on a small, acrylic template. The cutter jumped the edge of the template and whacked me. I had to call the dentist I worked for to come back to work early and sew my finger up! I immediately bought a filet glove and one for everyone of my group I sewed with at the time. Now, when I teach a new quilter I always advise them to get a glove and use it all the time. If they begin with it then it doesn't seem so foreign. I never cut without it anymore!
07-19-2010, 08:41 AM
#58
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As a reminder to all of us, remember to clean the cut thoroughly then put a clean dressing on it with pressure to the bleeding for TWENTY minutes. Do not release the pressure. If you do, start all over again. Also, instead of using the Emergency Department, try the clinics that are located around. Nurse Practitioners and Med Doc's do stitching in these clinics. Only problem they are not found every where and are not available to those who work at night. Most insurance coverage prefers this and they are less expensive. Less waiting time.
07-19-2010, 08:49 AM
#59
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Been there, done that. I was making a memory quilt for my daughters first anniversary (with wedding pics). I cut the end of my left pointer finger off. I almost passed out and was home alone. Ran it under cold water and managed to get it bandaged. Had to elevate it for several hours and it throbbed terribly. I am very careful not when I rotary cut and haven't done it again.
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