I hate thimbles
#61
Originally Posted by QuiltingGrannie
I can't be the only one who hates thimbles. They are big, bulky and don't fit my fingers.
Any suggestions for a really good finger tip cover that fits well, protects my finger when hand sewing the bindings on quilts?
Thanks.
Any suggestions for a really good finger tip cover that fits well, protects my finger when hand sewing the bindings on quilts?
Thanks.
TreeFrog
#62
Originally Posted by NJ Quilter
Not trying to be QP here either but I agree with everything gaigai says. Getting the proper fit for a thimble is the first key point. I use a Thimblelady thimble - like Roxanne's has an open end so nails go through and no sweating. And I agree that the middle finger is the best so you're not on and off constantly while having to pull the needle. I also find it much more comfortable and less painful to push with the pad of the finger versus the tip. At least this keeps one of my fingers from looking like hamburger cuz my 'under' fingers certainly do!
#63
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 359
I tried the small leather dots that stick to your finger and they do pretty well and can be reused but they evetually slide and leave sticky goo. The best thing for me is a cloth bandaid. I cut a piece off the end and apply to my fingertip and save the rest for another sitting.
#64
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 68
I am happy to learn that I am not the only one who hates thimbles. I have been sewing, etc for 61 years and have never gotten used to them. When I hand quilted a queen size quilt I used a leather thimble and almost made friends with it!
#65
I can't sew without one. I guess I started very young using one, as I remember it kept falling off my fingers.
I have many, as I obsess if I don't have one around just to sew on a button...
I sometimes forget to take it off if I do a lot of hand sewing..
then go to do something and clink...the thimble is in the way..
I have many, as I obsess if I don't have one around just to sew on a button...
I sometimes forget to take it off if I do a lot of hand sewing..
then go to do something and clink...the thimble is in the way..
#68
Originally Posted by Maride
I learned to sew 30 years ago and have never been able to use one. If I try to wear one I end up pushing the needle with another finger.
#70
Originally Posted by gaigai
Originally Posted by feline fanatic
Gaigai, for shame! You are sounding too much like the QP here! ;)
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