I am new to hand quilting and learned from on line classes/utube. I tired many different types of thimbles and with each one I tried I had to use it for a few days to determine if it really was comfortable. I am using the ones that are metal top with gel bottoms like this
http://www.joann.com/protect-grip-th...prd_02408714a/. I have used the leather type with the metal coin area like this
http://www.joann.com/clover-leather-...imble/prd2826/. both worked good except the leather one stretches and in the matter of days keeps coming off so I gave up. Too much hassle to keep taping it on. the other type by clover with the metal tip and gel bottom when you put it on all around the base of the metal on the side it has a small divett and I have to make sure I position it just right so the needle will fit in it to do that rocking motion. I cant use the top of the thimble to rock I use the side not sure if that is the normal or not. But I also like the bottom section being rubber as it helps me grasp the needle and pull it through.
Diane