Love to quilt but need a new thimble

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10-13-2011, 04:16 AM

#21

wuv2quilt

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Hello & Welcome from North Carolina :)

10-13-2011, 04:35 AM

#22

efayard

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For hand quilting I use the metal thimbles with the ridge on the top (slip proof?) and on my underneath finger usually use either those peel off plastic thingys or masking tape.

10-13-2011, 05:25 AM

#23

julybaby8

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Welcome from Ontario, Canada.
I like the thimble that has a little edge around the top so that the needle is less likely to slip as you are quilting. There probably is a name for it.

10-13-2011, 05:37 AM

#24

NDQuilts

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I prefer/ use Roxanne brand. They are spendy but last a lifetime.

10-13-2011, 06:04 AM

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Izaquilter

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Location: Southern IL

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First welcome to the QB. I have 2 thimbles that I keep going back to. I've bought almost every one on the market EXCEPT those high dollar ones because I don't hand quilt all that much. I'm on my 3rd quilt that I'm hand quilting. I recommended the yellow one to my girlfriend & she loves it. It runs about $8 then the other one sticks to what ever finger you use & i love it too.

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10-13-2011, 06:15 AM

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lauriequilts

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Welcome from Wisconsin

10-13-2011, 06:55 AM

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Abby'smom

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welcome from se TX

10-13-2011, 07:05 AM

#28

Fabric Galore

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Welcome from central FL. I use 2 types of thimbles; a metal one on my right hand and a plastic one that is adjustable for long nails on the hand that is underneath. I usually end up taking off the thimble on the left hand because no matter what finger I put the thimble on, I use another finger so I can feel the needle. I hope you enjoy this board as much as I do.