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QuiltingGrannie 04-12-2011 02:30 PM

I can't be the only one who hates thimbles. They are big, bulky and don't fit my fingers.

Any suggestions for a really good finger tip cover that fits well, protects my finger when hand sewing the bindings on quilts?

Thanks.

sharoney 04-12-2011 02:32 PM

I hate them, too. Just never could get comfortable with one.

Tussymussy 04-12-2011 02:32 PM

.I did, but over the years have got used to a very old silver one that is a delight to use. Until then, I used a leather thimble.

quiltmouse 04-12-2011 02:34 PM

I hand sew with a leather thimble. I like it.

My finger gets sweaty in a metal one.

maryb119 04-12-2011 02:35 PM

I don't like them either. I can never find a comfortable one. I usually push the needle with the finger beside the thimble.

bjnicholson 04-12-2011 02:36 PM

I use Clear (Circle) Spots bandaids.

Maride 04-12-2011 02:37 PM

I learned to sew 30 years ago and have never been able to use one. If I try to wear one I end up pushing the needle with another finger.

Jim's Gem 04-12-2011 02:37 PM

I don't like them either. When I was doing a lot of Cross stitch, I would wear a bandaid on that finger cause I hated a thimble on it!

Leota 04-12-2011 02:37 PM

I prefer the leather quilter's thimble... Down side is that the leather wears through where the needle hits... :(

bakermom 04-12-2011 02:41 PM

I wrap my fingers with adhesive tape


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