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i use a coin thimble - it's leather and i can "feel" thru it - and it has metal on the finger tip to push the needle thru.. Still can't use a metal thimble or the plastic ones that will mold to your finger.
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This week I braved the 'scaredy-cat" me and am now attmpting my FIRST hand quilted wall hanging. I am using a metal thimble with the little dimples on the tip. It was awkward at first, but I find the longer I use it, I am getting a little more comfortable. I tried the leather one, but the needle kept slipping on me. I am using my index finger, as I seem to have better control with the up and down motion. Middle finger was hard for me to control. Have to say, that I AM starting to enjoy the hand quilting process!
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I have found some of the adhesive thimble packages on ebay and I think I will order a couple of them to try them out....thanks for the help....
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Same here-am learning a lot. Must try again.
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I'm of no help. Sorry. I can't wear thimbles either. When I try, I just end up using and hurting the next finger. One time I kept trying and had three thimbles one three fingers. Needless to say, that didn't work real well. So I finally gave up and went back to the bandaids. Good Luck finding a solution. Please share it if you do. Thanks.
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Drug stores sell little boxes of finger savers, like the tips of plastic gloves that you just roll onto the tip of your finger. I use one of the little adhesive dots and the finger saver keeps it on.
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Wow, those Sashiko thimbles are really great! I googled images of them. I'll have to try one.
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Originally Posted by tellabella
I have tried every type of thimble and can't get used to any of them... when I get desperate I wear duct tape and bandaids..I have tried liquid bandages..those dots, leather, plastic, metal, nothing feels good and I just can't get used to one..when I do a lot of applique or hand sewing my finger gets sore and full of holes...any suggestions...you guys know everything...
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Originally Posted by tellabella
I have tried every type of thimble and can't get used to any of them... when I get desperate I wear duct tape and bandaids..I have tried liquid bandages..those dots, leather, plastic, metal, nothing feels good and I just can't get used to one..when I do a lot of applique or hand sewing my finger gets sore and full of holes...any suggestions...you guys know everything...
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I use Ultra-Thimble - it is a metal oval that glues to your finger pad and it works well. - Judy
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