Originally Posted by
Genden
I appreciate all the information. The Thimble Lady's thimble is also an option. I do believe in the right tool for the job. I am surprised I didn't hear from others who don't use a thimble. Am I the only one? I guess that is all the more reason to find the right thimble.
I don't use a thimble, except for when I'm hand quilting. I can't feel where the needle is. Out of consideration for the pain involved, I tried a lot of thimbles. The one I greatly prefer is the one others have mentioned--it's a Clover leather one with the coin in the fingertip. I use it on my middle finger and the thumbnail of the right hand. (Thanks for the tip on the SuperGlue.) Have worn out several Clovers! It's just for the quilting but, when the binding happens, it's back to nothing at all. These thimbles are available at JoAnne's.