Any Aunt Becky's Finger Protector users here?
 

I just bought one of these tools and was wondering if anyone here is using it. I think it might take a little practice to get comfortable with but possible. I was hoping for maybe some helpful insight to help me along this practicing.

Yes, just recd one too, but won't use til winter....too nice outside to think of sitting and handquilting.....

I agree with that, however in the early mornings when my new grandson is sleeping I thought I would try doing some hand quilting.

I did use one a few years ago when I was doing a lot of hand quilting and I really liked it. It saved on my poor finger that I used on the underside of the quilt. There is a learning curve when I first used it but I didn't get frustrated so the learning curve must have been short. I don't have the time to do as much hand quilting now but I will be keeping the tool for future projects. Good luck & let us know if you like it.

Sorry, never heard of them.

Just what little I did with it last night I already like it. Just need to work on making a little more consistent size stitches and wanted to make sure I was doing it correctly. Sometimes little adjustments can make a big difference.

I bought one after seeing a woman demonstrating it on youtube. Haven't tried it yet. I keep planning on learning to hand quilt. I only have done a small wall quilt before I got the implement.

I used one when I did handquilting. It's the only way I'd do handquilting after learning how to use it. I watched a video about a dozen times and kept practicing. It was't long I was very comfortable using it. It's been a long time since I handquilted but I think it's like riding a bike, the how to will come back.

I am a longarmer but wanted to do some hand quilting on an hawaiian pillow top that I took a class for in Maui. Hand quilting is the only way to do a hawaiian piece any justice. Plus I have a hawaiian wall hanging that I would like to do eventually once I have the stitches consistent and timely down.

Speaking of Jean Brown: I used to see her at a lot of the shows I visited, but haven't seen her for a year or two. Does anyone know what she is doing now?

Apparently she has retired and is no longer teaching or vending at shows.

http://www.jeansimpressions.com/

I saw the video a few years ago and got one but I find it almost impossible to get it to work. Maybe I'll give it another try.

For those (like me) who are wondering what Aunt Becky's Finger Protector is, here is a video showing how it is used:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DHEDYeIWz4

I never use it and neither do my friends. I also bought the thimble with the edge and like it but unfortunately aunt Becky recommended a size too large.

She has retired..but I found her website, ordered Aunt Becky and her how to book......she sent both...book was interesting......

I have spoken to Jean several times in the last week. Yes she and her husband are retired but they still have their website going. She is very helpful and will glad talk with anyone that have questions about her technique.

I have never tried the "Aunt Becky" and really don't think it is needed. I've been hand quilting for about 38 years, and have never found the need. Not to say it isn't a valuable tool, as every quilter has different needs.

I saw the video a couple of years ago and was intrigued. Now, I guess it is time to get going, make the purchase and give it a try.

I bought one several years ago and the demonstration was amazing. I thought "I can do that!" Being quite a persistent person (maybe even a little stubborn) I was sure I could get onto the 'trick' with practice. No matter how much I tried I could never do it. I still may get it out and try again. And yes, I have watched the video several times.

I'm in the same boat as GemState. Ordered it a while ago but just cannot get the hang of using it. I've practiced many times and watched the video plenty, too! The motion of using it just doesn't seem to come easy to me. :(

Where can Aunt Becky be purchased? I have never seen one, at least not that I know of. Video was helpful to watch.

I used one for years when I did hand quilting. I liked it and the learning curve is small. You will like your small, even stitches.

I bought one and tried it a couple of times, but I have a couple of issues with my hands so I gave it up. I think I sold it. I did like it when I used it.

I have used one for years and love it. Saves my poor fingers below the surface and helps keeps my stitches somewhat consistent. If I did more hand quilting, I could improve, but I would rather be piecing another quilt.

I use those sticky things and false nails, they both work great.

Have one but I don't really care for it. Couldn't get my stitches as small as I like to make them.

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*** Bought one after a demonstration, but have not used it yet.
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I've used one since I first learned to hand quilt. I don't use it exactly the same as Jean Brown does but It doesn't matter. I just like how the needle skims off the Aunt Becky instead of my finger!

I've tried other methods but my stitches are smaller and nicer looking when I use Aunt Becky.

I quilt "towards" myself, with a rimmed thimble on my top hand, if that makes any difference.