CarrieAnne

I have a hard time with thimbles too, I use tape on my fingers.

SuzyQ

I use the kind that is open on the top and has a little ledge for your nail. I just can't get used to the kind the cover my whole finger tip ... it get's sweaty :roll:

Susan

ptquilts

I have to use a metal thimble, I wear holes in plastic ones and have even worn a hole in a metal one. I guess a leather one would not last long either. And of course, once there is "A" hole, the needle finds it every time and sticks your finger!

ontheriver

I use a leather thimble. When one kinda wears out I put one of the finger spots over the worn area to get more use.

Ladyjanedoe

This might sound strange but when I do a lot of hand work I use Nexcare Tattoo bandages. They stick well and cushion where the needle hits. You can only find them in "kid friendly" designs but they are soooo worth it. I bought 6 boxes afraid they'd stop making them and I'd be stuck . They last a good while too.

LAB55

I use super glue on my underneath hand fingre tips, don't get to sore that way. I have been hand quilting on a throw size quilt everyday since the first of Feb.
I do have some thimbles, but just haven't got the hang of them & I am always miss placing them, so glue has to wear off. :-)

LindaR

the only thing that works for me, the rubber tips you use to sort paper...know what I mean...I put one of the leather sticky pads you can buy inside that placed so I hit it with the needle instead of my finger. that way you can use the pad for a long time til it gets pierced too many times. You can buy the little pads in packages..as for the under finger...haven't found anything that works there...need to feel the needle. LOL

feline fanatic

I use my fingernail to push the needle. Once I have my quilting stitches started with 2 or 3 stitches on the needle I can slip on my TJ Lane thimble and use that. I build up a callous on my underneath finger but sometimes that one gets sore because as the callous builds up I have to apply more pressure to actually feel the tip of the needle.

Lv2sew2011

Thank you all for your advise, so many things to try!

Lv2sew2011

Seems like the tape wrap around works great, no need to spend money, I have lots of tape...LOL