I use the extra small leather thimbles made of goat leather. They are hand made. If they get a little loose I lick my finger before putting it on. Used it to hand finish a 108" x 116" quilt. I pick them up at large quilt shows and we have 1 local quilt shop that carries them. I have 4 - 5 around now because they are so hars to find in the small size.