It's feeling better and getting into the rhythm. I have two repeats of the stencil done on the border. I have read that especially when going back to continue quilting something you haven't worked on in awhile that you should do some practice to get your stitches the same as the previous work.
I looked at the thimbles at Clotilde and they didn't have it. Another board member has so generously offered to send one she has and doesn't use. It's a good design for people with long fingernails too (mine aren't) because your nail isn't covered at all.