If you can get to a quilt show, Tommy Lane's thimbles are wonderful. I have had one of hers for about 20 years now. It is designed to let my fingernail rest outside the tip. I have my birthstone on mine and I love it. It is the only thimble that I have ever had that remains on my finger as I hand quilt. I have slung or shaken my hand and it stays put. They were not expensive years ago; can't say about now. A cheap solution is to use veterinarian's tape wrapped around your finger. The needle won't penetrate the tape (it's tough enough to that dogs can't chew their bandages off.