I hate thimbles
#51
I have used the leather thimbles, a rubber thimble with dimples and leather with the coin. The needle seems to get stuck in the leather or rubber when I push hard and that wears on the thread. That's one reason why I prefer the metal over the others.
#52
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Originally Posted by gaigai
Originally Posted by feline fanatic
Gaigai, for shame! You are sounding too much like the QP here! ;)
#53
Originally Posted by Maride
I learned to sew 30 years ago and have never been able to use one. If I try to wear one I end up pushing the needle with another finger.
#55
I use the 18th one down on this page
http://www.lacis.com/catalog/data/AD_Thimbles.html
Open Sided Metal Thimble
I like the lip on the end, and the adjustible bands fir sixe (I have skinny fingers)
This page - who knew there were so many thinbles available?
http://www.lacis.com/catalog/data/AD_Thimbles.html
Open Sided Metal Thimble
I like the lip on the end, and the adjustible bands fir sixe (I have skinny fingers)
This page - who knew there were so many thinbles available?
#56
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Cape Cod, Ma
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I also can't find a thmble that is comfortable. I found Thimble-it at a craft store and love them They are small self adhesive finger pads to use when hand sewing. They are very inexpensive and I never sew without them. I think if you try them you would like this product. The web site is www.colonialneedle.com. Good luck
#57
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Florida
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I'm not comfortable with thimbles either. I've tried many different kinds. Metal gives me a rash. I alternate between a leather and a backless plastic when I have to sew binding. Otherwise I just do without a thimble.
#58
I LOVE thimbles. I have some antique ones that fit so well that I can almost just go about my business without realizing I have it on, or even worrying about it falling off. Check some antique shops - the old ones are already "broken in" - worn soft on the inside unlike the new ones I've seen. I think the difference between a really good (relatively expensive) thimble and a Joann's thimble is tremedous! My dad always said 'you get what you pay for!"
#60
Japanese thimbles which are shaped like rings.Also, Sashiko thimbles which have a small dish attached to the ring.The dish part sits in your palm and you push from there.I use them all the time,
http://www.designbyaika.com/sashiko-...bles-yubinuki/
http://www.alderspringdesign.com/ind...&productId=219
http://www.designbyaika.com/sashiko-...bles-yubinuki/
http://www.alderspringdesign.com/ind...&productId=219
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