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    Old 04-13-2011, 08:11 AM
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    I have my grandmothers old thimble and love it. It is small and has very deep indentations so it works great. I would be sick if I lost it.
    Originally Posted by QuiltingGrannie
    I can't be the only one who hates thimbles. They are big, bulky and don't fit my fingers.

    Any suggestions for a really good finger tip cover that fits well, protects my finger when hand sewing the bindings on quilts?

    Thanks.
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    Old 04-13-2011, 08:12 AM
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    I like the jelly ones, because they seem comfortable
    and don't hurt my fingers. The needle does work thru
    them at some point, but they are cheap enough to
    buy.
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    Old 04-13-2011, 09:13 AM
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    I like the clover thimbles that are open for your nails,they can be adjusted to fit and I have worn a hole in one I used to so long. I also treated myself to a Roxanne fitted thimble. Love them both.
    Fingers don't sweat in the open sided ones and they do protect your nails.
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    Old 04-13-2011, 09:20 AM
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    I think they're awkward but I keep trying to find one that fits nice and snug.
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    Old 04-13-2011, 09:21 AM
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    I use the one with split that slides on your finger
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    Old 04-13-2011, 09:22 AM
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    Leather thimbles are the only ones that fit my stubby fingers. (Thanks dad!) I have always secretly coveted those long tapering fingers I see around me. You can do the hot water trick on them, to make them fit you better.
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    Old 04-13-2011, 10:06 AM
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    I have a leather one. It has a stretchy part attached to the leather and will fit any finger I want. I really love it as I have very small fingers. My ring size is 5
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    I've tried several types of thimbles and just can't get used to using them. I don't use a thimble at all when I do bindings ( sometimes my finger looks like a pin cushion! )
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    Old 04-13-2011, 10:56 AM
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    i hate thimbles too i use a finger tip off a small rubber glove with a bent dime in it but don't tell the government i bent a dime also i use it on my index finger works great for pulling the needle thru too
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    Old 04-13-2011, 11:18 AM
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    I hate thimbles too!
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