Agree on the Roxanne Needles. My thimble of choice is also open on the tip for fingernail, it seems to fit better but my favorite brand is TJ Lane, but they are very spendy as they are sterling silver. The company warranties them for life. They can double as jewelery but I use them for quilting. The one hand quilting tool I absolutely can not live without that has not been mentioned is my Ott floor lamp.