Learning to Use Thimble
#45
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My Grandmother taught me to sew. She said that I could never be successful unless I learned to use a thimble, but it was really hard for me to get accustomed to using it. I made myself use it for a portion of each time I was sewing. Sometimes I waited until my finger was a bit sore, then put it on. I soon became used to the thimble and then another on my finger that is beneath the quilt too! My Grandmother later gave me her beautiful sterling silver thimble which I cherish to this day. She is beside me every time I sew and I am continually thankful for her loving patience.
#46
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I use the cheapie metal thimble with the depression in the top. I have several kinds but am accustomed to this one.
Made by Dritz. I learned also to use a thimble under neith the quilt. For that one, I get an old metal thimble that is rather smooth around the top edge and pound the top flat. I get them in for pennies at an antique mall. The underside thimble need to be rather smooth around the top edge for the needle point to slide off. I don't believe it dulls the needle.
Made by Dritz. I learned also to use a thimble under neith the quilt. For that one, I get an old metal thimble that is rather smooth around the top edge and pound the top flat. I get them in for pennies at an antique mall. The underside thimble need to be rather smooth around the top edge for the needle point to slide off. I don't believe it dulls the needle.
#47
I can't use a thimble...a quilter friend gave me some oval disks that stick to your thimble finger and can be re-used over and over. They really work for me. Sorry, but I don't know the name of them.
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Location: Texas
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When I was learning -- I'm still learning! -- to hand quilt, I somehow could not use a metal thimble, even though I do use one for regular hand sewing. I cut the thumb and fingers out of an old leather glove and that's what I use.
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