My mother could not sew without them and always wanted me too but I really can't.

No. Never knew that they existed. Will look into it. Thanks.

I don't use a thumb thimble, but I do use a thimble on my middle finger. Either a Roxanne or a TJ Lane, I have 4 TJ Lanes, they are the greatest. I use the Roxanne when I have problems in pushing the needle through, it depends on the batting. Yes, I have put holes in the TJ Lane, but send them back to TJ Lane and they repair or replace. They are the greatest, I really prefer the fit of TJ Lane over the Roxanne, I guess, I feel that I get what I pay for.

I use a finger cot on my thumb and a leather thimble on my middle figner. I don't have to push needles through I just grab the needle and pull it through like butter. No problem and no poking!

I use a thimble on my middle finger. :D

Yes, I was taught to use them when I started quilting my first Hawaiian quilt. I was using a 36" hoop and the teacher said rather than turning the hoop all the time, i needed to learn to use the hoop. It is easy and so convenient when needing to go backwards or sideways. They are also called tailors Thimbles and you can get them at their supply stores. Don't know where they are? ask a shoe repair man!!! :) Jan

Aw! Come on, give it a try. It is the most relaxing time, I get lost in thought and just relax when I quilt. I absolutely love it. Jan

I use the cheap little pink thimble with the open back so my nail can stick beyond it. They are usually too big when I get them so I put it in boiling water for a minute of two and then take it out and put it on and squeeze it to fit. Works for me!!! Jan

I use a thimble on my middle finger as I haven't found one I truly like for my thumb. Before using thimbles wear them on your finger for several days so you get used to them. I use a feather weight thimble it is harder to find but less than $10.00. They are ring sized and have a heavy flat top with a ridge. I love mine and use it all the time. I also collect thimbles and small sewing kits. I found one the other day at my LTS it is an advertising one form the 1st National Bank of Arizona and has a piece of felt for the needles and pins then a braid of 16 different colored threads to sew with and a pair of scissors! In a very neat folder the size of a pocket comb. I just love my little treasures.

I use my acrylic nails...