|
Originally Posted by freezeframe03
I just cannot come to terms with using a thimble. I only have one end of my binding sewn and am already well on my way to a sore finger! Anyone else have this problem and what do you use to keep the needle eye from poking at you?
|
bandaids? Sounds like a great idea. Have not tried it yet. Thank you for letting me know :D
|
I hate a thimble.Takes me 3 times longer to get something done.
|
Oh, you poor ladies, I bet your thumbs and middle finger really hurt after a day of quilting. I'm 82 years old and learned quilting with a thimble from my Mom. Yes, it takes a while to get used to it, but if you have the right size it will conform to your finger very nicely. The only thing I have to do is put a band aid on my ring finger as I get a blister. Band aids are cheap.
God Bless all of you and your sore fingers. |
Wow, I sure am glad there are others out there that can't use a thimble. Every time I put one on, I end up using another finger instead of the one with the thimble. I gave up trying over 50 years ago. Now I may try one of the leather ones to see what happens. Maybe an old dog can learn new tricks.
|
I use a leather thimble and a quilters spoon.
|
I love my leather thimble, works great for me.
|
Originally Posted by quilt-n-girl
Everyone is very helpful on this forum, I could not use the dots, for some reason, I sweat alot thanks to power Serges
(menopause.) :cry: |
I think I'm really a happy girl - I do a lot of hand quilting without a thimble and I don't have sore fingers! Maybe it's a question of the technique I use...
|
I use the little round leather dots, as well, because of long nails. I find they protect the finger quite well.
|
| All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:12 PM. |