Diana Lynne

Well I have figured out another way to use those wonderful tapes :lol: I am new to both sewing and quilt making and for some reason I can not get my thimbles to stay put..No matter what I do..My poor fingers have more holes in them and pricks than any pin cushion I do believe..So...I took some duct tape and masking tape and made my self some homemade/needle protector bandages..Made them thick on the part where the needles touch the skin..So far so good..Just really need to work on getting those thimbles to stay :wink:

Vanuatu Jill

I use to use it when I started hand-quilting because I just couldn't get use to a rigid metal or plastic thimble (still can't). I mostly used it for my under (needle receiving) finger. It worked fine, cheap to replace as it wore out, but I found I was always having to "tweeze" tiny bits out of the back of the quilt where the needle picked up bits. I have discovered "Thimble It" plastic pads that stick on and they work great-cheap enough you can change them often while quilting (I cut them in 1/2 to make them go further).

Diana Lynne

Thank you so much..I will go and check those out..I have to go shopping Friday and I have added it to my list ;)

Airwick156

I also use those "thimble it" those are so cool. My daughter turned me on to them.

Kooklabell

I love them! They really do save your fingertips

hperttula123

duct tape is great stuff. I used to make wreaths and I can't stand wearing gloves, so I taped up my fingers. Worked great!

Lacelady

I couldn't keep rigid thimbles on either, until I hit on putting a small piece of Blutack inside mine. It gives me a little bit of grip that keeps the thimble in place now.

There are also some silicon thimbles on the market now (By Clover, I think) with metal tops, they might be of use.

Vanuatu Jill

Another thing I tried (and it worked) were nobby rubber finger tip sorters at any stationery or office supply store. They are also cheap and keeps the needle from slipping-but be careful if you push the needle too hard to get it thru the fabric-I was on the receiving end of may needle eyes in the finger!!Ouch!

LivelyLady

I use silly putty to keep my thimbles fitting tight.

Diana Lynne

These are all great ideas and I will keep them in mind..Thank you all so much :)