Thread: Notice to Hand Quitlers

Just want to let all hand quilters know that if they would like to have an
actual thimble for the "under" hand while hand quilting, I came across a man
on Etsy that custom made one for me. I call it my "Under-handed
thimble". It is shaped much like a mushroom and works great. No more
pricked fingers, no more callouses, no more blood spots on the quilted
project (speaking from experience). I enjoy hand quilting, but didn't like
the problems I had with sore fingers. Now I can't get enough of
hand-quilting.

I don't know that much about navigating the Etsy sight, but I found that by
searching for "silver thimbles" you will find him as seller "Rio Fire". Then
pick the item you find, go to its page and to the right hand side of the
item's page is a "contact" button. You can get the info from him on how to
measure, etc.
I get nothing out of this - NAYY - just a happy customer. I told him I
would spread the word as much as possible since I am so please with mine.

Happy stitching, everyone,
Marlys in Indiana

This is a pic of the thimble that Rio-Fire made for me. Hope I'm doing this right. I'm not "up" on some of this computer stuff. Sorry I got it sideways. Don't know how to fix it at this time.
Marlys in Indiana

Interesting! Is it comfortable? I use an Aunt Becky underhand thimble and really like it.

Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid

Interesting! Is it comfortable? I use an Aunt Becky underhand thimble and really like it.

I never could get the "hang" of using Aunt Becky. Yes, it is just as comfortable as using any thimble.

Originally Posted by Carol W

I didn't see any listed either. Did he have that one listed when you purchased it from him?

No, he made it for the first time for me. That is why there is no listing or pic on Etsy.
Marlys in Indiana

Originally Posted by quiltsRfun

Thanks for the picture. This looks like it would work similar to using a spoon. When I tried using a spoon it was just too awkward. This looks easier to control.

Actually, not at all like using a spoon. I never could get the "hang" of using a spoon either. This is very easy to control. You are simply wearing a thimble on your "under-hand". I really love it.
Marlys in Indiana