Best thimble "ever"
09-02-2011, 08:02 PM
#31
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Walterboro, SC
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I have a diamond thimble, I ordered a second one "just in case" this is were I got it. www.beehappyquilting.com/products/quilting.../diamond-thimble I think this is the best one I have found, and it has lasted me a really long time and is still in very good shape, I am so pleased with it, but I am going to be on the look-out for a protect and grip thimble, looks like a good one. Thank you for sharing.
09-03-2011, 04:32 PM
#32
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Location: Houston, TX
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Originally Posted by Suzanne in VT
I tried dozens and finally found the one that is the best for me (after watching a Simply Quilts episode years ago).
I splurged and purchased a thimble from the Thimblelady. I love it because doesn't cover the top of your finger and you do your quilting with the side of your finger. It's hard to explain, but if you watch a video of how it's used you will understand.
It's a bit pricey...OK, a lot pricey, but it is SO WORTH IT! You tend to pay more attention to where you store it when you spend that much money :) . I have had it for about 6 years not and it is priceless as far as I am concerned.
Suzanne
I splurged and purchased a thimble from the Thimblelady. I love it because doesn't cover the top of your finger and you do your quilting with the side of your finger. It's hard to explain, but if you watch a video of how it's used you will understand.
It's a bit pricey...OK, a lot pricey, but it is SO WORTH IT! You tend to pay more attention to where you store it when you spend that much money :) . I have had it for about 6 years not and it is priceless as far as I am concerned.
Suzanne
09-06-2011, 01:12 AM
#33
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Queensland Australia
Posts: 1,388
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I just looked it up to see what it looks like. That kind of thimble doesn't work for me :(
I can only use leather and have to replace frequently, darn!
I can only use leather and have to replace frequently, darn!
09-06-2011, 02:10 AM
#34
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Over the hill
Posts: 220
I tend to use leather thimbles, when I use thimbles. I have really fat stubby fingers and I have to special order any thimble I buy as they never have any in stock at the local quilt shops. Which makes sense, as most of the buyers are women with smaller finger sizes. I bought a gauge that measures your finger size and now if I want to order one I know the size to order.
John
John
09-06-2011, 02:15 AM
#35
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 708
I will try it. Thanks!
Originally Posted by rosemary krupski
I am happy as a lark - I found the best thimble ever! I must own twenty thimbles and I do not like any of them. I use them for a while and then get so tired of dropping them or feeling uncomfortable with them on that I take them off and just pierce my finger instead.
Yesterday I found one that I LOVE. It is made by Clover - "Protect and Grip Thimble". It is so comfortable. It is a rubber-like thimble that stretches to fit your finger and has a metal tip with a small edge on it. It doesn't slip off and doesn't fit too tight. I bought it at JoAnn's, and since I am the type, that once I find something good, I go back and buy another one -( just in case????)! I am heading back today. Hope they still have them.
If you are a thimble user, run and buy one!!!
Yesterday I found one that I LOVE. It is made by Clover - "Protect and Grip Thimble". It is so comfortable. It is a rubber-like thimble that stretches to fit your finger and has a metal tip with a small edge on it. It doesn't slip off and doesn't fit too tight. I bought it at JoAnn's, and since I am the type, that once I find something good, I go back and buy another one -( just in case????)! I am heading back today. Hope they still have them.
If you are a thimble user, run and buy one!!!
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