Originally Posted by granny_59
besides hurting and paining??
I did search this board up and down and "learned" all about handquilting I could.
In the meantime handquilting works quite fine if only this problem with my left hand under the quilt would not be!
I also watched videos but none of them showed the movements of the left hand.
Do I really have to prick my finger every stitch to make sure the needle made it all the way through? The callus is so bad that it start cracking and hitting with the needle one of the raw spots.....................
I tried with this plastic protectors and with tape, but then I loose sensation and it doesnt work.
Is there a trick? Please let me know
Granny
I think if you get used to the plastic protectors (Thimble-It.) you will love them. I tried every thing going and then discovered the thimble-it and I love them. I never quilt without one.
Don't laugh at this tip.
When my fingure gets sore Before I go to bed I put preparation H on my finger and cover with a band aid or tape the next morning like magic no sore finger. As a hand quilter this is the best tip I ever found.
You do need to feel the prick underneath. Hang in there.
Let me know if you try this.
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