Originally Posted by freezeframe03
I just cannot come to terms with using a thimble. I only have one end of my binding sewn and am already well on my way to a sore finger! Anyone else have this problem and what do you use to keep the needle eye from poking at you?
I totally understand what you are saying!! As much as I love the look of hand stitched quilts, I have not been very successful because of my inability to use a thimble. I have bought all sorts of "thimbles" except the expensive ones that are made especialy for your own finger.
When I hand quilt I push the needle as far as I can with my thumb and index finger, then I send it the rest of the way with the tip and nail of my index finger. When that gets sore I have to stop. Rocking the needle is almost impossible without a thimble. Now this sounds foolish, but when I am wearing a thimble, I have a problem holding the needle with the thumb and index finger. Crazy, huh!