I bought the Aunt Becky and am practicing with it. DH tried to come up with something similar but he said to go ahead and order it. I did and he made couple more. Just needed the right angle. I have thimbles for each finger. When I go to the fabric store I always buy another since I'm always misplacing and my fingers are xs. Have just about every kind but not sure I want to spend the money on the "Thimble Lady". I tried hoopless and got cramps in my hand. So practice x multiple with the hoop. It's what ever works for you not anyone else. I have not done and entire quilt. just practicing!