Originally Posted by mommafank
Also wondering why the starch? When do you use the starch and how? Need all the tips I can get...esp about sore fingers. Tried tape but not working well for me. Thimbles seem to get in the way!
Try cutting mole skin (found in the foot remedy section of the drug store) cut in small circles to fit your finger pad. It has stickum on the back and can be re-applied a couple of times before the stickum wears off. I'm not good with thimbles either and I do love hand quilting. Hope this helps.