thimble help please!!
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Thanks for the correction. That's the thin one that is used on the finger underneath the quilt. I was looking for the thicker one that has ridges that you use on the finger pushing the needle. Angel found some for me online and I ordered them all!! I plan on trying out some of the others that people have suggested so I'll be ready when I wear these out. the Clover one looks like my first try.
Thanks so much to everyone.
BJ
Thanks so much to everyone.
BJ
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I just tried to google this timble to see what it looked like and came up empty! If it's what I think it is, I believe JoAnn's used to carry them??? Had I seen this post earlier this AM I would have looked for you while I was there this AM. The only other suggestion I have for you - as a fellow hand quilter - is to try the Thimblelady plastic thimbles. They are open ended and fairly cone shaped. The dimples are quite deep. And the plastic ones are VERY reasonable. It takes a bit to get used to pushing with the pad of your finger vs. the tip but I find it far more comfortable. I tried the plastic ones first to see how I liked the fit and method. I've since graduated to the stainless steel version which, I think, is still pretty reasonable. Their fitting instructions are right on the money. I've worn holes in the dimples of both the plastic and the s/s (believe it or not). But I do find them very easy to use, comfortable to wear and a good bang for the buck. JMO.
Also, as sampson001 suggests, try eBay and Etsy - you NEVER know what's for sale until you look!
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