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    Old 04-13-2011, 04:47 PM
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    I noticed that a lot of quilters like the leather thimbles. I couldn't use a thimble until I found the leather one with the metal piece in the tip. I love it and don't sew without it now.
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    Old 04-13-2011, 04:55 PM
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    well i don't really like to wear a thimble but i LOVE thimbles!! so if anyone wants to get rid of any...give me a buzz!!
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    Old 04-13-2011, 05:04 PM
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    i do use the leather one--but there are several mentioned here that i am going to try
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    Old 04-13-2011, 06:10 PM
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    The only thimble I can use is the little leather circles that have glue on them so they stick to your finger. You can put them wherever you need it and it stays put. I often forget I have it on and go to wash my hands to fix dinner and find it there. Then I stick it on the frame of my glasses so I don't lose it. You can use it several times before the sticky wears off. They cost about $5 for 12 of them.
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    Old 04-13-2011, 07:49 PM
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    I have leather thimbles that fit all fingers but usually only use one at a time, also the kids like to use them.
    After stitches on one of my fingers I found he touch of a needle on that scar still sends a sharp pain through myhand. The leather thimbles are the pefect protection.
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    Old 04-13-2011, 08:18 PM
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    Me too!! If I have one one, I use the other finger.
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    Old 04-13-2011, 08:47 PM
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    Originally Posted by cctx.
    I like thimbles and sometimes use them when doing hand applique and hand quilting.

    The thimble from Connecting Threads is the best alternative for me. It's comfortable, adjustable, and not cumbersome/bothersome.

    Here's the link to the thimble I normally use (if needed):
    http://www.connectingthreads.com/Ope...eThimbles.html
    This is the thimble I use also. It is made by Clover. LOVE IT
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    Old 04-14-2011, 04:28 AM
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    Clover maskes a really nice thimble that is the only one I have ever been able to use comfortably. It has a "rubbery" part that fits over your finger, and a metal tip for pushing the needle. They are color coded for your size. A little more than the metal thimbles, but works great! I can now comfortably sew for hours, and my finger is not sore anymore. Love it!
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    Old 04-14-2011, 01:13 PM
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    The only ones I can stand to wear are the leather ones with the metal insert. After awhile they "form" to the shape of my finger. They come in sizes. I always have two at hand, I would panic if I lost them.
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    Old 04-14-2011, 04:11 PM
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    The only time I used a thimble was in highschool only because our teacher insisted upon it. I have been sewing over 60 years and to this day I do not use a thimble. Whenever I tried to use one, I would push the needle with the finger next to it.
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