My fingers are sore!
#12
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.
#13
Power Poster
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Posts: 13,214
Originally Posted by 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.
#16
Originally Posted by Gramie bj
I have a friend that uses little patches that stick to your fingers like a band aid I do not know what they are called but you can get them at LQS and at Joann's, she puts them on her push finger and her needle finger she really likes them.
#18
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 294
Originally Posted by KyKat
I'm not actually good at it, but I like to do it, so I do it and the quilts are going to be for my sisters, so they won't mind if they are not good. No quilt police here. I use a metal thimble on my "pushing" finger, but on my needle-gripping finger, I don't, and that's the one that's split now.
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.
#19
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.
Hope your finger feels better. Can't imagine quilting with split fingers. A tiny crack on the side is bad enough.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post