Thimbles
01-06-2016, 11:44 AM
#21
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I use a stainless steel 'Thimblelady' thimble. They are relatively reasonable - about $25-35. The sizing instructions on their website are VERY accurate in my opinion. I started out with one of their plastic ones to see if I liked the configuration as well as to check for size (plastic ones @ $10 I think??). Sizing was perfect and I much prefer pushing with the pad of my finger vs the tip. Most times I use a hoop but sometimes not. I have also found service from their website to be quite good.
01-06-2016, 01:51 PM
#23
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I also use the thimble pads. I usually order them from Connecting Threads. I EPP every day and use the same pad for around a month before I need to replace it. I just stick it on the outside of my plastic EPP container when I'm not using it. I have noticed that if I use hand lotions just before sewing, it doesn't stick as well. The oils in it tend to break down the adhesive.
http://www.connectingthreads.com/too...L60050120.html
http://www.connectingthreads.com/too...L60050120.html
01-06-2016, 03:23 PM
#24
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I have tried a lot of different thimbles and collect them as well and yes I also have large fingers I like the Raised-Edge Thimble by Colonial Needle. The last thimble I purchased was from "Tooltron" not affiliated with them just was the only place I could find my thimble in my size "size 10" I actually have thimbles from children up to size 13! So your size is out there and keep looking, don't forget to wear it on your finger for awhile to get used to the feel before you start quilting with it.
01-06-2016, 06:47 PM
#25
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Oh my, I have the exact opposite problem, finding them small enough! LOL I have used the Clover thimbles that have a metal tip that has a ridge around and a silicon body (helps to keep it on my finger). I use the small but usually have to order on line, everyone that carries them carries the medium size. http://www.clover-usa.com/en/thimble...-thimbles.html
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01-06-2016, 11:15 PM
#26
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I like the Poke-a-Dots sticky thimbles. http://www.jillilystudio.com/shop/No.../PokeADots.htm
Also, wanted to add that I just got a set of the plastic Thimble Lady thimbles for Christmas. I measured & came up with 5.4mm according to the instructions. A Medium size says "5.3cm" and Med-Large says "5.8cm". Here are photos of each of the thimbles on the finger I measured (middle finger). I must say that the one disappointment was that it talked about that it would cover over my knuckle, but really unless I push it way down on my finger, it does not cover the knuckle. I guess it depends whether your fingers are long like mine or short like Liuxin's.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]539585[/ATTACH] Small-Medium
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Also, wanted to add that I just got a set of the plastic Thimble Lady thimbles for Christmas. I measured & came up with 5.4mm according to the instructions. A Medium size says "5.3cm" and Med-Large says "5.8cm". Here are photos of each of the thimbles on the finger I measured (middle finger). I must say that the one disappointment was that it talked about that it would cover over my knuckle, but really unless I push it way down on my finger, it does not cover the knuckle. I guess it depends whether your fingers are long like mine or short like Liuxin's.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]539585[/ATTACH] Small-Medium
[ATTACH=CONFIG]539584[/ATTACH] Medium
[ATTACH=CONFIG]539583[/ATTACH] Medium-Large
[ATTACH=CONFIG]539586[/ATTACH] Large
01-07-2016, 04:02 AM
#27
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I have a Roxanne's brass thimble I use on my thumb, so it's pretty large. Check those out. My quilting buddy says her fingers are fat, too, and the one I use on my thumb fits her finger. I think mine is a size 9, but I don't remember what the largest size is. The dimples are nice and big/deep, and they cover the entire thimble so you can push from the pad of your finger or the side. The top is open for a fingernail to stick out, but there's a lip there so the needle can't slide off and stick you. I think the brass one cost me around $75 several years ago, but it'll never wear our or get holes in it like sterling silver can.
01-07-2016, 09:56 AM
#28
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Like you I have fat fingers too and have tried many of the others, problem on some if it fits over the tip of your finger it falls off easier and the stick on ones just didn't work for me. Came across the open sided thimble and found a winner. It's adjustable, doesn't fall off and give me the right amount of room for my fat finger. Here's a link at Connecting Threads:
http://www.connectingthreads.com/too...eThimbles.html
http://www.connectingthreads.com/too...eThimbles.html
01-07-2016, 01:36 PM
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