Cannot use a thimble....argh!

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08-31-2010, 07:18 PM

#121

jane65us

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Originally Posted by freezeframe03

I just cannot come to terms with using a thimble. I only have one end of my binding sewn and am already well on my way to a sore finger! Anyone else have this problem and what do you use to keep the needle eye from poking at you?

I use a bandaid and put extra padding under it.. works for me! I also have leather thimble, works great also.

08-31-2010, 07:24 PM

#122

quilt-n-girl

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bandaids? Sounds like a great idea. Have not tried it yet. Thank you for letting me know :D

08-31-2010, 07:25 PM

#123

Loretta

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I hate a thimble.Takes me 3 times longer to get something done.

08-31-2010, 07:29 PM

#124

Rettie V. Grama

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Oh, you poor ladies, I bet your thumbs and middle finger really hurt after a day of quilting. I'm 82 years old and learned quilting with a thimble from my Mom. Yes, it takes a while to get used to it, but if you have the right size it will conform to your finger very nicely. The only thing I have to do is put a band aid on my ring finger as I get a blister. Band aids are cheap.

God Bless all of you and your sore fingers.

08-31-2010, 07:45 PM

#125

bjdemir

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Wow, I sure am glad there are others out there that can't use a thimble. Every time I put one on, I end up using another finger instead of the one with the thimble. I gave up trying over 50 years ago. Now I may try one of the leather ones to see what happens. Maybe an old dog can learn new tricks.

08-31-2010, 07:56 PM

#126

Annz

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I use a leather thimble and a quilters spoon.

08-31-2010, 08:50 PM

#127

galvestonangel

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I love my leather thimble, works great for me.

08-31-2010, 11:23 PM

#128

NannaJen

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Originally Posted by quilt-n-girl

Everyone is very helpful on this forum, I could not use the dots, for some reason, I sweat alot thanks to power Serges
(menopause.) :cry:

Think 'Short Tropical Holidays' got to look on the bright side where the big M is concerned. 12yrs of it (w/HRT) and sore thimble fingers as well - urrgh

08-31-2010, 11:29 PM

#129

Borntohandquilt

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I think I'm really a happy girl - I do a lot of hand quilting without a thimble and I don't have sore fingers! Maybe it's a question of the technique I use...