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06-15-2011, 06:09 PM

#21

Buzzy Bee

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I ve done that more than a few times...last time it went all the way thru my finger and came out of machinecompleyly...

06-15-2011, 06:22 PM

#22

Dina

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Oh no, talk about a horror story....no, horror stories!! Ouch, ouch, ouch!! Do not do that again!!!

06-15-2011, 06:29 PM

#23

pugmom

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OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am just wainting for this to happen to the klutz queen here.

06-15-2011, 06:31 PM

#24

OHSue

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Ohhhh, my stomach just flipped reading that one....
who knew quilting was such a risky venture! :thumbup:

06-15-2011, 06:38 PM

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Painiacs

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Ouch! Made my sto
Mach turn ! I'll be careful! Sounds awful'!!

06-15-2011, 06:47 PM

#26

JanTx

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I remember my grandmother doing that and wondering how she could stand it. I'm sure she was calmer than she would have been if I weren't standing there.

06-15-2011, 07:15 PM

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pstoner

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jmabby

to put the sewing machine needle through your finger, plus one stitch? Once I put the needle in the up position (after a jerk motion and needle goes down further) I had to cut the thread and take out the thread. Talk about stupid, and hurt.

Not a needle but a treble fishing hook through the toe and had to cut the end off to remove.

06-15-2011, 07:38 PM

#28

BETTY62

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May your boo-boo heal fast.

06-15-2011, 08:53 PM

#29

Sadiemae

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I learned when I reach around the machine to keep my fingers out of the way, instead of hitting the bobbin rewind button I hit the thread cut button. It happens really fast.