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04-10-2018, 05:04 PM

#21

Teen

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Location: Southwest Idaho

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Originally Posted by suern3

I found small leather dots that adhere to the finger that I use to push the needle while sewing binding. I found that I can't use a regular thimble after trying different types, but I was tired of sore fingers. Found the leather dots at a quilt shop and I love them. I forget it is even there and no more sore fingers! I wish I could tell you the name but don't have the outer packaging. They seem a little pricey initially but you can reuse them for quite awhile. I usually end up losing one rather wearing it out.

This is what I use, too, and works great. I can use them 2 or 3 times before using a new one....I just adhere it back to the sheet in the package.

04-10-2018, 05:49 PM

#22

ube quilting

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Location: PA

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I am curious as to how long a thread you are using as well as the thimble contacting the thread as you push the needle. A shorter thread is better, about 18 to 20" long. The longer the thread the more it wears as it is pulled through the fabric. I had the same problem as you and over time just naturally adapted to nudge the thread out of way of the thimble. I am a left handed quilter and do everything opposite.

Keep stitching and you will eventually develop your own style of moving the needle.

peace

04-15-2018, 05:06 AM

#23

maviskw

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Location: Central Wisconsin

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Originally Posted by carolynjo

That sounds like my friend, Tommy Lane. She measures your finger and makes you a thimble. I have had mine for over 25 years and I love it; it has a space for my fingernail at the top; it is the most comfortable thimble I have ever owned.. She used to be at quilt shows, so hope she is still able to do that.

Her name is Jan and she lives in Iowa. That's all I know of her. Sorry it took so long to answer this, but I haven't been checking my recent posts enough. I met her on the trip to China in March.

04-15-2018, 08:57 AM

#24

luvspaper

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I've not heard of the adhesive ones so thanks all for sharing! That's going on my "need" list! I also can't seem to use a traditional thimble but would love something that protects the pad of my finger!