Originally Posted by spark
I use the John James thimbles with a magnet on the tip. It is a good fit, and the magnet sure comes in handy when a needle or pin is droped. I would like to find a thimble for my thumb, though. Any suggestions?
Liuxin Newman (Thimblelady) makes a sterling silver thimble specially designed for thumbs. The dimples for the needle are very large and deep, making control of the needle a breeze, so little effort needed that it feels like nothing.
Sterling silver is only 92.5% silver; Ms Newman's thimbles are alloyed with something that makes them stronger than the usual sort of sterling silver.