I use a Tommy Lane thimble, just my size. She makes your thimble to fit your finger and she resize it if you need it. Watch for her at quilt shows. They are not cheap, but the to is dimples and I have a place for my fingernail to stick out through the top. I have it on a thimble cage of hers and on a chain and have enjoyed using it for about 16 years. It does not leave home.