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Posted by KTinMich on August 10, 2009, 9:25 am
Well, I've now tried a flexible rubber (like Croc shoes) but it was hot and
too big. And I got a metal one that is open on the back with adjustable
bands. It fits pretty well but it's going to take some getting used to the
metal casing which of course makes my finger "bigger" and throws off my aim
from the back of the fabric. I've yet to try the little leather stick-ons,
but that's next. Have ordered the leather thimble with the elastic band but
haven't received it yet.
Kathy
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> Seen these leather one, and they look like they would work
> nicely. Getting one or two at end of month payday.
> I did have a thought of something I used a few times years
> ago when I was learning to play guitar, incase you can't find
> anything else. I had gotten a pick that fit on the finger like a
> ring while the pick part was curved at the end and went over
> the tip of finger. Think they mainly use them for steel guitars.
>>> I have finished less than 1/3 of it and am getting a pretty sore "needle
>>> push finger", the middle finger, that is. Gotta get a thimble. Tried a
>>> couple of my Mom's old metal ones but they don't fit well. I've seen an
>>> open-sleeved, adjustable metal one, and some sticky, leather thimble
>>> pads.
>>> There is also a leather sleeve type thimble that I'm thinking would get
>>> pretty hot. And what looks like a soft rubber sleeve with a metal
>>> thimble-type tip. I'd appreciate some tips from those who have used one
>>> or
>>> more of these. Do you like the one you use? What's not to like? Which
>>> one
>>> appeals and why? Can you get a lot of use from the stick-ons? I like
>>> to
>>> Kathy
>> *snip*
>> I have one of the leather sort of open back slip on ones. Pretty
>> comfortable to use.
>> I don't know if you have a good fabric/quilters' shop nearby, but that
>> would
>> be a great place to look for thimbles. Hand quilters use them. I've
>> actually got some stick-on ones that I got at a quilt show, and those are
>> ok
>> - they're yellow squares.
>> There are some nice metal ones that are also open on the back - the
>> thimble
>> is contoured to fit/cover your finger bad, but the encircling part is a
>> band, so it's likely to fit reasonable well, and not be so hot.
>> Anyhow - I'm sure this is just more to think about - but maybe take a
>> look
>> at some on-line quilt supply places.
>> Thimbles on this page at equilter:
>> http://www.equilter.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_search.html
>> Some more:
>> http://www.thimblesetc.com/catalog.html
>> Saving the best for last, Thimbles by Tommie Jane (TJ Lane) are amazing.
>> Jinny Beyer (local quilting goddess) carries them in her shop here, and
>> has
>> had TJ in for shows, taking orders, etc. They're fabulous - and I've
>> been
>> known to be tempted and drool. Anyhow - take a look:
>> http://www.thimbles2fit.com/index.html
>> Hope whatever you find works, and keeps the sore finger at bay!
>> Ellice
>>
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Posted by Mary on August 4, 2009, 11:35 pm
I can't imagine doing any sort of stitching without at thimble! I
have tried and own a very wide variety, and trade them around now and
then. Also, whenever I purchase a thimble I always get it in 3 sizes
since my hands and even my fingertips change sizes depending on
temperature, humidity, and my own salt intake. I suggest you try
anything that looks interesting!
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Posted by KTinMich on August 5, 2009, 11:21 am
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>I can't imagine doing any sort of stitching without at thimble! I
> have tried and own a very wide variety, and trade them around now and
> then. Also, whenever I purchase a thimble I always get it in 3 sizes
> since my hands and even my fingertips change sizes depending on
> temperature, humidity, and my own salt intake. I suggest you try
> anything that looks interesting!
We have a new quilt shop in our small town. I'm off to see what they have in
the way of thimbles. I'd like to try some on before I buy because my fingers
are short and fat.
Thanks,
Kathy
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Posted by Trish Brown on August 5, 2009, 3:26 am
KTinMich wrote:
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> I'm currently working on Scarlet Quince's large version of Van Gogh's
> "Starry Night". It is huge and will take me about 2 years to get it
> done. I have finished less than 1/3 of it and am getting a pretty sore
> "needle push finger", the middle finger, that is. Gotta get a thimble.
> Tried a couple of my Mom's old metal ones but they don't fit well. I've
> seen an open-sleeved, adjustable metal one, and some sticky, leather
> thimble pads. There is also a leather sleeve type thimble that I'm
> thinking would get pretty hot. And what looks like a soft rubber sleeve
> with a metal thimble-type tip. I'd appreciate some tips from those who
> have used one or more of these. Do you like the one you use? What's
> not to like? Which one appeals and why? Can you get a lot of use from
> the stick-ons? I like to take several breaks during a day of stitching
> so am concerned I'd go thru a package of the pads pretty quickly. These
> are all featured on Nordic Needle's site. They aren't expensive so I
> might try a couple but would like to hear from you. I suppose I could
> just use a bandaid but think it would snag threads.
> Kathy
I never used a thimble until I really got going with hand-quilting. I
read somewhere that once you start using a thimble, you'll find you
can't sew without one. This is exactly what's happened to me and now I
have several in all my stitchy/sewy places.
At first, I found the thimble felt really, *really* clunky on my hand.
After a very short time, though, I got used to it being there and the
increased speed and efficiency of my stitches made it quite well worth
the learning curve. I love my thimbles, especially the green one! (I
like green...)
I can't use the you-beaut-mega-phantastic ones like leather or wrap-on
or stick-ons (big fingers). Metal ones are too unyielding and you lose
your sense of touch through them. So, I use the el-cheapo plastic ones!
Because I have very large hands, it's not always easy to find ones that
fit. Once I do, though, I stick my middle finger in my mouth to moisten
it and then jam it into Mr Thimble. The thimble stays put until I break
the airlock in it and I can stitch away in comfort. Mind you, I've never
found I needed to use a thimble during embroidery, only quilting and
hemming (I *hate* hemming) and mending.
I should add that I have calluses on all my fingertips from guitar
playing. Instead of reinforcing the fingers, they seem to make them more
sensitive to puncturing from the end of a needle. Dunno why and YMMV.
--
Trish Brown
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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Posted by Cheryl Isaak on August 5, 2009, 7:10 am
On 8/4/09 10:00 PM, in article h5api7$r2h$1@news.eternal-september.org,
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> I'm currently working on Scarlet Quince's large version of Van Gogh's
> "Starry Night". It is huge and will take me about 2 years to get it done.
> I have finished less than 1/3 of it and am getting a pretty sore "needle
> push finger", the middle finger, that is. Gotta get a thimble. Tried a
> couple of my Mom's old metal ones but they don't fit well. I've seen an
> open-sleeved, adjustable metal one, and some sticky, leather thimble pads.
> There is also a leather sleeve type thimble that I'm thinking would get
> pretty hot. And what looks like a soft rubber sleeve with a metal
> thimble-type tip. I'd appreciate some tips from those who have used one or
> more of these. Do you like the one you use? What's not to like? Which one
> appeals and why? Can you get a lot of use from the stick-ons? I like to
> take several breaks during a day of stitching so am concerned I'd go thru a
> package of the pads pretty quickly. These are all featured on Nordic
> Needle's site. They aren't expensive so I might try a couple but would like
> to hear from you. I suppose I could just use a bandaid but think it would
> snag threads.
> Kathy
>
I bought one of these at Celebrations last spring
http://www.quiltbus.com/Thimbles.htm
Don't use it much but it very nice.
Cheryl
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> nicely. Getting one or two at end of month payday.
> I did have a thought of something I used a few times years
> ago when I was learning to play guitar, incase you can't find
> anything else. I had gotten a pick that fit on the finger like a
> ring while the pick part was curved at the end and went over
> the tip of finger. Think they mainly use them for steel guitars.
>>> I have finished less than 1/3 of it and am getting a pretty sore "needle
>>> push finger", the middle finger, that is. Gotta get a thimble. Tried a
>>> couple of my Mom's old metal ones but they don't fit well. I've seen an
>>> open-sleeved, adjustable metal one, and some sticky, leather thimble
>>> pads.
>>> There is also a leather sleeve type thimble that I'm thinking would get
>>> pretty hot. And what looks like a soft rubber sleeve with a metal
>>> thimble-type tip. I'd appreciate some tips from those who have used one
>>> or
>>> more of these. Do you like the one you use? What's not to like? Which
>>> one
>>> appeals and why? Can you get a lot of use from the stick-ons? I like
>>> to
>>> Kathy
>> *snip*
>> I have one of the leather sort of open back slip on ones. Pretty
>> comfortable to use.
>> I don't know if you have a good fabric/quilters' shop nearby, but that
>> would
>> be a great place to look for thimbles. Hand quilters use them. I've
>> actually got some stick-on ones that I got at a quilt show, and those are
>> ok
>> - they're yellow squares.
>> There are some nice metal ones that are also open on the back - the
>> thimble
>> is contoured to fit/cover your finger bad, but the encircling part is a
>> band, so it's likely to fit reasonable well, and not be so hot.
>> Anyhow - I'm sure this is just more to think about - but maybe take a
>> look
>> at some on-line quilt supply places.
>> Thimbles on this page at equilter:
>> http://www.equilter.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_search.html
>> Some more:
>> http://www.thimblesetc.com/catalog.html
>> Saving the best for last, Thimbles by Tommie Jane (TJ Lane) are amazing.
>> Jinny Beyer (local quilting goddess) carries them in her shop here, and
>> has
>> had TJ in for shows, taking orders, etc. They're fabulous - and I've
>> been
>> known to be tempted and drool. Anyhow - take a look:
>> http://www.thimbles2fit.com/index.html
>> Hope whatever you find works, and keeps the sore finger at bay!
>> Ellice
>>