I belong to a group at our local senior center. We make quilts that are raffled off to benefit the center's programs. I long ago taught myself to quilt with both hands so I don't have any problems going both directions. I am a little slower with my left hand. I prefer the leather thimbles. I use one on my right thumb and another on my left middle finger. The group only quilts for a couple of hours on Monday mornings. At this point we are a year ahead of ourselves. I am the youngest at 65. Our oldest member is 90 and is currently out of commission as she broke her wrist.