Originally Posted by
bakermom
I have the best luck with a leather thimble. Never liked using one until I took up english smocking. For quilting, I go back to using adhesive tape on my fingers.
When I was learning -- I'm still learning! -- to hand quilt, I somehow could not use a metal thimble, even though I do use one for regular hand sewing. I cut the thumb and fingers out of an old leather glove and that's what I use.