Originally Posted by ibeesewin
Looked at Hobby & Jo-Ann's for the finger cots that Sharon Schamber uses in her binding video. No luck at either store. Jo-Ann's has them available on line...however, I don't need to order anything else. Called my LQS and they don't have them either. So...stopped at Wallgreen't and purchased the finger cots in the band-aid section. They work perfectly.
Also..is using a thimble kind of like an acquired taste? I have purchased 3 thimbles and end up removing them because I just can't sew with one. One that I purchased today falls off so what use is that? Any suggestion on thimbles...my finger is getting sore and I only have one side of the quilt stitched. I didn't want to machine stitch this one because I wanted to try the ladder stitch.
I have heard great things about the Roxanne thimbles. They're expensive but are made to fit. I want one and am thinking about making the investment. They tell you how to take the measurement of your finger.
This is the URL and info:
http://www.thatperfectstitch.com/products.html
click on thimbles and scroll to this one.
Thimbles - Roxanne - RX-THIMBLE
Roxanne
Roxanne Thimbles are American made to last a lifetime and are virtually impenetrable by needles. Each thimble is hand die cast using bronze or sterling silver. They are available in sizes 2.5-10 and in four finishes:
Solid Sterling Silver - $110.30
Highly Polished Bronze - $79.00
14k Gold Plated - $48.20
Silver Plated - $48.20
• Roxanne Thimble Sizing Guide
• More Information About the Roxanne Thimble