thimbles
#2
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 9,525
I bought a couple thimbles from Bohin at Quilt Festival this year. They're the best thing since sliced bread! This the one I have
https://boutique.bohin.com/en/produc...e-souple-moyen
I've been doing a lot of EPP lately and this is the only thimble I've found that doesn't come off my finger when I'm working. I was so impressed after using it. I bought another one when I went back the next day.
https://boutique.bohin.com/en/produc...e-souple-moyen
I've been doing a lot of EPP lately and this is the only thimble I've found that doesn't come off my finger when I'm working. I was so impressed after using it. I bought another one when I went back the next day.
#3
Super Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 9,413
I think I own almost every thimble available on the market except for the one Cashsmom posted, which I'd like to try. I hate that most thimbles are round, because my fingers are not. I really like these leather thimbles that Clover makes, and I recently started using this stick-on thimble dot, it has double-sided sticky tape that holds the thimble dot on, very well I might add. I forgot I had it on, cooked dinner for my family and ate before I realized it was still there. 😆
My friend Cindi likes these stick-on thimble leather pads.
My friend Cindi likes these stick-on thimble leather pads.
#5
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Dakotas
Posts: 2,978
Question . . . I see people using thimbles on their middle finger but I always use my ring finger. I had to buy a “starter sewing kit” when I enrolled in Home Ec and evidently the thimble fit my ring finger. Am I the only one ?
#6
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 15,975
I buy an inexpensive metal thimble and hit it with a hammer to make it oval. Stays on my finger until I take it off. I like the Clover silicone one but it will slip off after awhile from the warmth from the finger. Most do slip when your finger warms it up.
#7
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Va.
Posts: 5,752
No, you're not alone. I use a thimble on my ring finger as well. I just never got the hang of sewing with one on my middle finger. I have a bunch of thimbles, all bought as part of used sewing lots on eBay. I find that different ones fit my finger depending on the temperature in my studio. On cold days I use a smaller one. Also, I prefer the metal ones because I can squish them to fit the shape of my finger-- they're not as attractive then, but they stay on.
Rob
#8
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
Posts: 7,353
I love TJ Lane Thimbles. They are sized. Since they are hand made with silver they are not cheap but worth every cent. Since my fingers tend to swell I have a few in different sizes. They display at quilt big quilt shows - so if you have an opportunity, please check them out. Their have a website also. Please don't let the prices turn you off - sometimes we need a special item like this. My first one was a big splurge, the next year I went back with the express desire for another one, so I could have one in a sewing basket that goes on trips and another to use at home. But now I have 4, and hope they will be at the Road to CA Show in January. They have other items available. I keep thinking I want a cage, but will see.
#9
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: MN
Posts: 24,421
Those old thimbles are still my favorites.
#10
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Utah
Posts: 2,072
Well... I never could use a traditional thimble. I tried the stick on dots, but felt like I had to aim for them. The leather ones are so bulky, they're just in the way. So I made my own Soft Suede Thimble. It's too small to stay on by itself, so I put a dab of washable glue stick on my finger to keep it on. It's the best thimble I've ever used. It's so small and light weight, I forget I have it on. It just feels natural. So I actually make them and sell them locally.