I have a metal one that a bought at a LQS that went out of business, wish I had bought more since it's sized perfect for me. This store had the best hand quilting hoop too, I have never seen another one as study as mine. I am going to try ther F&P thimble for under the quilt, I use Thumb It now but can't find that anymore either! Just when you find something that works, they do away with it!