This is absolutely one of my favorite machines!
I have always found sitting in front of this tool to be relaxing, enjoyable and a sense of satisfaction as I watched the needle go into the fabric and know that when all is finished I will have produced something only I could do.
As a Family and Consumer Science teacher, I have the opportunity to share my favorite leisure time activity with my students. Included in the curriculum is a safety quiz. I stress the importance of keeping your eyes and thoughts on what you are doing, while this looks like a toy, it can in fact, hurt you. It is important to keep your fingers away from the needle. I've had two students to actually sew on their finger. One was over 24 years ago and the other a couple of years ago. Both were obviously painful, one required a trip to the emergency room and the other we were able to apply first aid in the classroom. I've always wondered how they managed to stick their finger in between the needle and throat plate?
I WONDER no more!
:o(
Is this not the saddest thing?
Honestly, I still can't believe it! There I am, sewing right along, thinking of how cute this project will be once I've finished, when all of a sudden, I stuck my finger under the needle, as it was going up and down! I did SCREAM, I couldn't help it!
Thank goodness my dear daughter was home, she came running to see if she could help.
The needle went straight down into the very center of my finger nail, and cracked it from that point upward.
The blood gushed and was very difficult to control.
She ran and got the first aid box, neosporin and two pain(over the counter types) pills.
I am so glad she was here to offer assistance. While the bandage looks a little funny, the pain throbbing from inside is a reminder how I should "practice what I teach"!
Hugs and Kisses,
Theresa
