Thimbles?
#33
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Georgia
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Thanks for info on jelly thimbles. I've seen them at the quilt store, but never tried one.
Originally Posted by jdeery
You will buy all kinds of thimbles, and it is whatever is comfortable for you. I use the jelly thimbles and I do
use it on my thumb to be able to go bottom up, and
middle finger I use for going down or across. But you
will find your own comfort way of doing it.
use it on my thumb to be able to go bottom up, and
middle finger I use for going down or across. But you
will find your own comfort way of doing it.
#34
When I was able to hand quilt I used a leather thimble on ether the middle or ring finger,also used my very strong thumb nails.
I was blessed with being able to quilt with ether hand.I did find that I needed to reinforce the pad on the leather thimbles as they ware thin quickly.But the correct thimble is the one that works best for you. :thumbup: :thumbup:
I was blessed with being able to quilt with ether hand.I did find that I needed to reinforce the pad on the leather thimbles as they ware thin quickly.But the correct thimble is the one that works best for you. :thumbup: :thumbup:
#35
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,265
You may seem like an odd analogy, but finding and getting fitted for a thimble that works for you is JUST like the process of finding a bra that fits. Almost no one is fortunate to be able to go into a store, pick one off the rack and have it fit the first time. (And if they are, they're keeping as quiet as the women who had no symptoms when menopause hit.) I have several types of thimbles, which I use for different things; and after many years of frustration buying bras, I am now making my own.... and am very happy!
#36
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Some where in way out West Texas
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Same here. I just can't for the life of me use a thinble. My Mother never sewed without one when she was living. I have tried but just can't use one. Good luck. Glad someone is going to begin quilting and doing hand quilting at that. Don't give up dear.
#37
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: West Roxbury, Ma
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Haven't used a thimble in quite some time> I had trouble with them right from the start and could never get used to them and I have several varieties that I tried. I end up using the old stick the finger and thumb technique.
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