thimbles
#1
I have tried many different thimbles and have not found any to be really comfortable to use. The last was those leather ones that can be moisted and molded to the finger. While cleaning out my medicine chest I came across some finger cots. I tried one! It works great. I just bought a box of 144 of them online for $1.91 on ebay. I am a happy camper.
Does anyone else use latex finger cots? What is your preference
Does anyone else use latex finger cots? What is your preference
#3
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Central Indiana (USA)
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never heard of them, can you buy them at pharmacies?
Originally Posted by EagarBeez
I have tried many different thimbles and have not found any to be really comfortable to use. The last was those leather ones that can be moisted and molded to the finger. While cleaning out my medicine chest I came across some finger cots. I tried one! It works great. I just bought a box of 144 of them online for $1.91 on ebay. I am a happy camper.
Does anyone else use latex finger cots? What is your preference
Does anyone else use latex finger cots? What is your preference
#4
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Maryland
Posts: 3,586
I use the latex exam gloves. I just cut off the fingers and use them. They only last one quilting session for me but I only use 2 at a time. One box holds 100 gloves = 500 fingers. I use them to pull the needle -- they aren't much good in protecting your fingers like a leather thimble though. To me the finger cots are more like the latex gloves than thimbles.
#7
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Maryland
Posts: 3,586
Originally Posted by franie
I have a Roxanne thimble I simply adore! don't use anything but my Roxanne--spendy!
#10
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Central Minnesota
Posts: 282
I use surface guard that I purchased at a local hardware store, one sheet has many different sizes - 46 pieces, I use them for me handsewing and when they lose the stickiness I get another - cheap and comfortable.
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