Originally Posted by aorlflood
Originally Posted by KimS
Originally Posted by KimS
Does anyone use a thumb thimble? There are times when I'm quilting I get to a point where I use my thumb to push the needle through. As you know the eye of the needle also goes into my thumb and that hurts!!! I saw one that was like a ring and had a small cup type part on it where the needle would rest when it was pushed through.
This is what I saw.
This is what I use.
I use the cheap little pink thimble with the open back so my nail can stick beyond it. They are usually too big when I get them so I put it in boiling water for a minute of two and then take it out and put it on and squeeze it to fit. Works for me!!! Jan