Originally Posted by
Tartan
I think thimble shopping is one of things you should do in person. If you have a quilt show in your area with vendors, you can try them all out.
I agree with Tartan. This is something that must be done in person either at a LQS or at a quilt show. You might even contact the person that is selling them. Most of them normally have the quilt shows they are planning to attend.