Thimbles - what do you use?
06-04-2011, 02:40 AM
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I use the Thimblelady stainless steel thimble for hand quilting. Rarely do a I use a thimble for just regular hand sewing. The Thimblelady also is open ended and allows you to push with the pad of your finger. I agree it's much more comfortable. Cost is about $30. I started with their plastic version for about 1/2 that to see if I like the style.
06-04-2011, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by roselady
For regular hand sewing, like you are doing, I like the little leather dots that stick on your finger at the point where the needle hits. Even though I hand quilt and have learned to use a metal thimble (after trying many different kinds with different amounts of success) for quilting, when I hand sew (different motion than quilting) I would always use the finger that didn't have the thimble on it, to push the needle. About a year ago my aunt gave me the little dots to try and they work for me. For quilting I use the Clover bronze colored open faced adjustable thimble, and I use the Roxanne thimble. I love both of these, they are very similar in style, they allow me to push the needle with the pad of my finger rather than the end, and that is what is most comfortable for me now. The Roxanne thimble is pretty expensive so when I needed a different size for when my fingers swell, I found the Clover one and noticed how similar they seemed, so I bought it and I do like it.
06-04-2011, 03:28 AM
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Having tried every thimble out there that was from $3 - $14, I finally gave up, bit the bullet and ordered a Roxanne. It should be here any day now. Sure hope for the prie that I like it.
It was a tough decision, I went back and forth between the Roxanne and the Thimble Lady one.
It was a tough decision, I went back and forth between the Roxanne and the Thimble Lady one.
06-04-2011, 06:29 AM
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I have rather small, thin fingers and long nails. I have had the toughest time finding thimbles that stay on my finger. Someone suggested buying children size thimbles, but I haven't found them yet. I've had the best luck with the leather thimbles because I can size them to fit, but they don't last very long.
I'm interested to know what other people with small fingers use.
I'm interested to know what other people with small fingers use.
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