Originally Posted by grammypatty7

I too have issues with using thimbles and like you, I've tried them all. For me a bandaid or piece of masking tape on my fingers work well and when I get stuck I stick the wounded thumb or finger into a can of bag balm which depending on the severity of the stick, often heals it up over night. Just keep on quilting and do the best you can. Once I get going with the quilting my fingers toughen up (calluses) and then I don't get stuck so often. Good luck.
GrammyPatty7