Originally Posted by smiles
I can't seem to work with a leather thimble so I use a product called Thimble -It. It's is oval in shape & you stick it on your finger, holds really well & works great for me. It's made by Colonial Needle Co. www.colonialneedle.com Tel # 1-800-9-needle
I also use the Thimble-It, but I purchased some rubber fingers at an office supply store and use one of them over it. I can still feel the needle but it is a little extra protection. Good luck!