When I needed to learn to hand quilt for a specific project, I began a long search (many $$$) for what, to me, was a thimble that was comfortable. I finally ended up using the little leather pads that you stick onto your finger, placing it in the perfect spot. These I love. They last me quite a while too and price-wise are reasonable. I've been using them happily for about six years now. I've turned several friends onto them too. They fit under long nails, are fine without long nails, don't shift, don't squeeze, all the things I disliked about other choices.