I have a HUGE favor to ask of all my #StitchyFriends…
BASIC #StitchingSafety states that one should refrain from holding #PinsAndNeedles in one’s mouth while working.
Unfortunately, this has been a #BadHabit about 40 years old now.
If you all would be so kind, PLEASE remind me periodically that my #Embroidery needle doesn’t belong in my mouth while #Stitching.
My poor, sore tongue thanks you.
@lemmy_stitch @crossstitch @christianstitchers @textilearts @fiberarts @fibrearts #Handmade
I only keep them out of my mouth because of an incident in my teens that left me with a slightly chipped tooth. 😅 So they end up stabbed through the corners or back of the workpiece, the loose fabric of my clothing, or the arm of my chair. So far, I haven’t managed to do myself more damage that way than my active young cat does when he’s feeling playful, so I don’t sweat it unless I actually lose track of one.
(If you haven’t guessed already, none of us are much good at reminding ourselves to be safe, never mind someone else!)