All I can stand to use are the leather ones.

http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/Item--i-SM-400

These are what I use, can't stand thimbles either. I like them b/c they are reusable until the stickum wears out. They really work for me when I am doing my bindings.

I find them hard to work with as I can't "feel" the needle. What I usually do is paint a couple of layers of liquid bandage on the spot on my finger where the needle hits. It really seems to help. Good Luck!

I can only wear a thimble on my ring finger. It gets in my way otherwise.

I only use leather thimbles. I put a plastic one inside though because the needle does go through when they get worn.

I can only use leather thimbles but I love them. I go through a lot of them though.

I have fingers like sausages. It was a nightmare to find a thimble that fits comfortably - finally I found one but it rubbed too much along the top of my finger - so I took a pair of pliers and squeezed the thimble just a little bit, so now it is slightly oval, instead of completely round - and it is so comfortable that I could hand-quilt all day!

I was told as a child if you learn to use a thimble, you won't be able to sew without one and it is true, I have one at every chair I use and one in my purse in case I need it. Can't do a thing without one. I lick my finger and stick it in the thimble and it becomes part of my hand. A lady told me once her mother put a thimble on each her fingers and she still couldn't sew with one. Too bad. My middle finger is too tender to sew without one and I do a lot of sewing and embroidery. When I see small ones, I buy several, I use the smallest one there is.

Carol J.

I can't quilt without one. I have a Roxanne knock-off and I even forget I have it on. I will find it on my finger while I have started doing something else. At least we haven't found it in dinner yet. I had one a long time ago that would turn my finger green. Yuck!

Ive been quilting for over 30 yrs and have never been able to get used to using a thimble. I use the small metal dot that sticks to your finger and I LOVE IT. I think its called "under-thimble" and is meant to be used on the finger thats under the quilt... you might try that, it is very comfy and stays stuck until you peel it off.