Handcraftsbyjen

You can buy Thimble-It at quilt shops. They are clear and quite heavy duty and stick to your fingers. They are better than the ones that look like bandaids and you can even reposition them.

scowlkat

I used to use Thimble-Its but found that using liquid bandage or super glue works better. I apply a thin layer, let it dry well, then another layer. When I start feeling the needle or pain, I know it is time to give it up for the night. Both will peel off very easily.

np3

I like this idea.

Willa

I love the little leather dots.

BETTY62

Bless you. That hurts.

trif

I just purchased these little patches at a local quilt show. I used them this weekend for some hand sewing and they made a huge difference. I loved them.

Dena789

I use finger cots on my needle pulling fingers when I quilt. They help grip the needle too.

MsEithne

Try using a latex finger cot or the cut off finger from latex or nitrile gloves. Those give you more grip, so you don't have to squeeze so hard and you minimize injuries to your fingers.

If you have long fingernails or tend to get an unpleasant sweaty feeling under the fingertip protector, it's easy to use a small sharp pair of scissors to cut a small hole centred over your fingernail. That gives your fingernail room and also keeps your fingertip from getting sweaty.

dd

I have always used the rubber fingers on my index finger to pull the needle thru. I get them at Staples in a box of like a dozen. They have holes in the back side so your finger doesn't sweat, it doesn't bother my longer nails and I just leave it on all the time. Not like those little pieces of rubber that you have to keep looking for and picking up all the time. I used to use a fat rubber band, like came on broccoli but this rubber finger is so much easier.

Hope your finger feels better. Can't imagine quilting with split fingers. A tiny crack on the side is bad enough.

LindaR

I use the little leather pads that they sell at shops...I can't use a thimble...have tried and have a bag full LOL