Search for thumb thimble.....
05-22-2013, 04:05 PM
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Search for thumb thimble.....
I am going to join a hand quilting group and have to practice before I show up...it has been several yrs since I have h/q. One lady there has a neat thumb thimble...but "couldn't remember where she got it". Anyone here have suggestions/source/cost/preference. BTW my stitches are getting better......
05-22-2013, 04:10 PM
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I buy tailors thimbles. If you search for Pacific Rim Quilting, you'll find sizing directions on their thimble page. They are relatively cheap.
There's also a thumb thimble made by Ted Storm. I haven't tried it, but others really like it.
Janet
There's also a thumb thimble made by Ted Storm. I haven't tried it, but others really like it.
Janet
05-22-2013, 05:12 PM
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I really like the Thimble Lady thimbles. Go here and scroll down to see. http://www.thimblelady.com/quilting-thimbles/
Not sure if there's a place near you that sells them, I bought mine at a show. You can purchase directly from her website if you can't find them local.
Not sure if there's a place near you that sells them, I bought mine at a show. You can purchase directly from her website if you can't find them local.
05-22-2013, 05:18 PM
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Here are some links:
http://www.tedstorm.nl/eng/index.php...d=46&Itemid=54
http://www.thimblelady.com/quilting-thimbles/ (scroll down to last one on page)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/main/re...=AV4NSM3ZGRVU7
http://www.quiltknit.com/NT161-Thumb...ns_p_1373.html
http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Thumble-T...dp/B004KYYF6W/
http://www.tedstorm.nl/eng/index.php...d=46&Itemid=54
http://www.thimblelady.com/quilting-thimbles/ (scroll down to last one on page)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/main/re...=AV4NSM3ZGRVU7
http://www.quiltknit.com/NT161-Thumb...ns_p_1373.html
http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Thumble-T...dp/B004KYYF6W/
05-22-2013, 05:19 PM
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I usually quilt towards myself so don't think a thumb thimble is necessary (nor have I ever heard of it before 
) I'm thinking that the use of a thumb thimble would be an entirely new learning curve.
) I'm thinking that the use of a thumb thimble would be an entirely new learning curve.
05-23-2013, 04:04 AM
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It works when you have to quilt away from yourself (on a frame) or even helps "making that little hill" when towards yourself......just my way....
05-23-2013, 04:22 AM
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I use a thimble on my thumb when I'm quilting on my frame. I just use one of those rubbery ones sold in LQS.... it's big enough to fit but I have to take it off often. I'll have to check out the ones you all have suggested. Thanks.
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