Because of diminished sensitivity in my hands I don't use a thimble. Have tried to many times, but it seems no matter which finger I put the thimble I always end up using another finger to push the needle!
I've tried using several thimbles at a time , beat myself at my own game so to speak....doesn't work well at all, it merely confuses me (as if *that* were so hard to accomplish!) :? :cry:
When I hand quilt, which is often in the colder months, I start off for just a short while each night, until I build up a callus on the under fingers - index, middle, ringer - then I can often quilt for hours without any thimble at all, top or bottom.
I admire those of you who can and do make beautiful stitches with thimbles on your hands!:mrgreen:
Jan in VA