I remember seeing the Aunt Becky method, but the only thing I remember about it is that her hands seemed pretty tense with a bent finger, whereas the Thimblelady method has relaxed and unbent fingers. I can't say how they would work together. I use the Thimblelady method and do not stick my bottom finger, though I do feel how much of the needle has advanced. Have you viewed videos or checked out Thimblelady's book? It took me a long time to learn her method, and I had to keep going back and reviewing the photos multiple times before I got it. I'm still working on the consistency of my stitches.