One more thing, try your thimble on a different finger. I put mine on my index finger instead of my middle finger. And try all different types also. Most of them are inexpensive. I have the Thimblelady thimble now, but I started w/a Clover leather one w/the metal disk,
http://www.joann.com/clover-leather-...e/3568417.html. I much prefer pushing w/my finger pad instead of the tip of my finger.