I just ordered Aunt Becky's tool and found a great custom fitted sterling silver thimble with fingernail space at the AQS show in Des Moines IA. I also got the thimble cage and chain to go with it. Can hardly wait for Aunt Becky's tool to get here. I am determined to learn this method. I HATE hand quilting where I have to poke my finger all the time. The thimble works great for needle turn appliqué and embroidery also.