Originally Posted by leaha
I was the same way, for years and years I never wore a thimble, then a gal told me, get a good fitting one, wet the end of your finger, put it on and wear it ALL day, you will find you really will get used to it, now I can't do any hand sewing with one, love my thimble, good luck!~~~~~~~
I had some 'seasoned' quilters to tell me to pop your thimble finger in your mouth to wet it. Then slip your thimble on. Your saliva glues it to your finger for the whole day, it works great! Love all the tips we learn from ladies that have been quilting longer than we have.