THIMBLE BLUES
#32
I purchased finger tips used for office work. They do not stop a needle from coming through, but they do give great gripping power and can be purchased in small sizes at very low expense. Look online or in WalMart or other local stores that carry some office supplies.
#33
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 502
I need a small thimble, and use a size 7, sometimes I still have to line it with moleskin and some I can just lick my finger and it will stay. Found out short fingernails help hold the thimble on the finger too. At shows, I have seen more sizes available, look for a child's thimble.
Carol J.
Carol J.
#34
You must try Clover thimbles
http://www.createforless.com/Clover+...utm_medium=cse
These will not fly off your finger even if you shake your hand, I could not do without my rubber thimble. YOu can google "rubber thimble" and look for one with a metal tip or the one named "clover thimble" you will never regret it!!
http://www.createforless.com/Clover+...utm_medium=cse
These will not fly off your finger even if you shake your hand, I could not do without my rubber thimble. YOu can google "rubber thimble" and look for one with a metal tip or the one named "clover thimble" you will never regret it!!
#37
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Boston
Posts: 225
I do have thin fingers, as did my mother -- we also have long fingernails.
I had a child's thimble and it fit but was on the 'short' side, still it worked for years. My mother had an old one as well. then I found antique thimbles. You can often find them at antique shows, on line, and on eBay.
I am sure you would like to try on first so at your next quilt show, there will undoubtedly be a fancy thimble dealer. Try on several until you get a good fit and either order one (an expensive gift to yourself) or as if she will write down the size and style you would like and then you have something to go on.
I have found the very old ones come in ore small sizes and i have one that is erfect for long fingernails.
good luck, Mary
I had a child's thimble and it fit but was on the 'short' side, still it worked for years. My mother had an old one as well. then I found antique thimbles. You can often find them at antique shows, on line, and on eBay.
I am sure you would like to try on first so at your next quilt show, there will undoubtedly be a fancy thimble dealer. Try on several until you get a good fit and either order one (an expensive gift to yourself) or as if she will write down the size and style you would like and then you have something to go on.
I have found the very old ones come in ore small sizes and i have one that is erfect for long fingernails.
good luck, Mary
#38
Fona & Porter makes a smaller thimble. I always had a difficuilt time finding one small enough until I bought their's. It is leather and red and has a metal area where the need touches. I love it! I have tried other leather ones and even tried shrinking them and it wouldnt work. But Fons and Porter's does work. Hope it does for you also!
#39
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: AZ and CT
Posts: 4,898
Originally Posted by GrannyHanaDa
I don't know the name of this tape but,
The wrap that the clinic puts around your arm when they draw blood works wonderful...
You cut several layers to pad the end of your finger then use some of the wrap to secure the pads you cut to the tip of your quilting finger.
I too can not find a thimble of the right fit, works like a charm.
The wrap that the clinic puts around your arm when they draw blood works wonderful...
You cut several layers to pad the end of your finger then use some of the wrap to secure the pads you cut to the tip of your quilting finger.
I too can not find a thimble of the right fit, works like a charm.
#40
Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Madison WI
Posts: 42
Have you tried putting tape on your finger that will then enlarge your finger. It is worth a try. I have done that for other things and it works so give it a try ---unless of course the end of your finger is very very small. Is there such a thing as thimbles for children who sew I wonder?
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