Cannot use a thimble....argh!
09-01-2010, 08:00 PM
#141
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While looking at one of the suggested sites, I saw what is called a 'hand held quilting thimble'. It is stainless steel and is held in the hand rather than go on a finger. I've never tried it, but it looked like an interesting possibility for those who cannot use any other kind.
09-01-2010, 08:11 PM
#143
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try using the thimblepad. it is a small leather dot the adheres to your finger. they sell them at hancocks, hobby lobby or joanns. they also come in a clear plastic. i use these when i cross stitch and i really like them.
Originally Posted by freezeframe03
I just cannot come to terms with using a thimble. I only have one end of my binding sewn and am already well on my way to a sore finger! Anyone else have this problem and what do you use to keep the needle eye from poking at you?
09-01-2010, 08:37 PM
#144
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I make my own thimbles using a piece of leather sewn up each side that fits my finger.after sewing it triple stitch I turn it in the right way and when it becomes too thin I just make another or I make half a dozen at one time , that way I don't have to make them every time I need a new one.
09-02-2010, 12:49 AM
#146
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For handsewing binding, Thimbles & I do not get along so very well. Sooo a friend told me to try using a Straw Needle. It is a long thin needle. I ordered a couple of diff. sizes & they are wonderful for using on binding & applique. I no longer have sore fingers! WooHoo.
For handquilting I use the Thimble Ladies thimble and love it. I order those as well. I think from Clotilde.
For handquilting I use the Thimble Ladies thimble and love it. I order those as well. I think from Clotilde.
09-02-2010, 02:30 AM
#147
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I too had trouble wearing thimbles. Then I read in an old quilting book to wear it when you do your everyday things until you forget you have it on. Once you forget about it then you move to sewing. I forgot about mine until a checker at the store asked me if I knew I had it on lol. Now I can't sew without it. I have many different ones including the kind for when I have nails. I did have to relearn how to hold the needle but sometimes I will wear several thimbles on different fingers. Hope this helps.
09-03-2010, 06:47 PM
#149
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I tried for a looooong time to get used to a thimble.....it finally worked. But, sometimes, I still catch myself using the finger without the thimble. Now, however, I really feel "naked" if I don't have my thimble on. :)
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