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Can not use a thimble? Polly Esther 07-01-2008
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Posted by Pati C. on July 1, 2008, 10:01 pm
I love my soft, flexible thimbles. I think they are silicon but feel
sort of rubbery. Got used to wearing a thimble when working in a men's
alterations tailor shop.... it was a necessity. <VBG> But I rust metal
thimbles out from the inside. I was afraid the "rubber" thimbles would
make my finger even hotter/sweatier but they don't. There are small
ridges around the inside that help with air circulation. And they are
very light weight. <G>

Pati, in Phx

Polly Esther wrote:
> I'm pleased to report that I have finished well more than 400" of binding
> with nary a need for a pint of blood or sympathy card. The heavy first-aid
> tape worked fairly well. It seems as if I've seen some talk about flexible
> thimbles made of that stuff like the newest (if not greatest) cake and
> muffin pan composition. Anyone had success with these? Polly
>
>
>> I keep my leather "sticky pad" on the (plastic) part of my thread
>> scissors - just above where the blades are. Works great & they last a long
>> time.
>> ME-Judy
>>
>>
>>> Have you never tried the little sticky back pads made specifically for
>>> this purpose? I have acrylic nails and can't use a thimble either but
>>> the little sticky pads work a treat!! Nice round suede ones are
>>> available but they are a tad $$$ (compared to the plastic ones) so I
>>> often use the heavy clear plastic oval ones instead. > :-). AND when
>>> you take the little pad off, you can use it over again several times if
>>> you are careful and stick it back on the paper it came with. That makes
>>> it even better and REALLY worth the $$$ spent --
>>> frugal is GOOD LOLOL! CiaoMeow >^;;^<
>>>
>>> PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties)
>>> Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about
>>> their whiskers!
>>> Visit my Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary
>>
>
>

Posted by Polly Esther on July 1, 2008, 10:23 pm
Thank you, Pati. My fingertips are rather square and most thimbles taper
where mine do not. The silicon ones might be flexible enough to work for
me. Are they hard to find? Polly


>I love my soft, flexible thimbles. I think they are silicon but feel sort
>of rubbery. Got used to wearing a thimble when working in a men's
>alterations tailor shop.... it was a necessity. <VBG> But I rust metal
>thimbles out from the inside. I was afraid the "rubber" thimbles would
>make my finger even hotter/sweatier but they don't. There are small ridges
>around the inside that help with air circulation. And they are very light
>weight. <G>
>
> Pati, in Phx
>
> Polly Esther wrote:
>> I'm pleased to report that I have finished well more than 400" of binding
>> with nary a need for a pint of blood or sympathy card. The heavy
>> first-aid tape worked fairly well. It seems as if I've seen some talk
>> about flexible thimbles made of that stuff like the newest (if not
>> greatest) cake and muffin pan composition. Anyone had success with
>> these? Polly
>>
>>
>>> I keep my leather "sticky pad" on the (plastic) part of my thread
>>> scissors - just above where the blades are. Works great & they last a
>>> long time.
>>> ME-Judy
>>>
>>>
>>>> Have you never tried the little sticky back pads made specifically
>>>> for this purpose? I have acrylic nails and can't use a thimble either
>>>> but the little sticky pads work a treat!! Nice round suede ones are
>>>> available but they are a tad $$$ (compared to the plastic ones) so I
>>>> often use the heavy clear plastic oval ones instead. > :-). AND when
>>>> you take the little pad off, you can use it over again several times if
>>>> you are careful and stick it back on the paper it came with. That
>>>> makes it even better and REALLY worth the $$$ spent --
>>>> frugal is GOOD LOLOL! CiaoMeow >^;;^<
>>>>
>>>> PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties)
>>>> Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about
>>>> their whiskers!
>>>> Visit my Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary
>>>
>>


Posted by on July 2, 2008, 8:47 am

I just got one at my LQS. Cost was between 2-2.50 if I remember
correctly. Haven't had much luck with it, I bought too big. I guess
on one of the days my fingers are bigger (arthiritis) it will be good.
There are different styles. indentions on the end and round ends etc.
There are also pretty colors, makes them easier to find.
Anna Belle




Tue, 1 Jul 2008 21:23:10 -0500, "Polly Esther"

>Thank you, Pati. My fingertips are rather square and most thimbles taper
>where mine do not. The silicon ones might be flexible enough to work for
>me. Are they hard to find? Polly
>
>
>>I love my soft, flexible thimbles. I think they are silicon but feel sort
>>of rubbery. Got used to wearing a thimble when working in a men's
>>alterations tailor shop.... it was a necessity. <VBG> But I rust metal
>>thimbles out from the inside. I was afraid the "rubber" thimbles would
>>make my finger even hotter/sweatier but they don't. There are small ridges
>>around the inside that help with air circulation. And they are very light
>>weight. <G>
>>
>> Pati, in Phx

Posted by Pati C. on July 2, 2008, 11:15 am
It depends... <G> The size medium seem to go fast and are the most
popular. I believe there are at least a few on-line shops that carry
them. I get them at the shop where I teach, or the one that is "up the
street" from me.

Have fun,
Pati, in Phx

Polly Esther wrote:
> Thank you, Pati. My fingertips are rather square and most thimbles taper
> where mine do not. The silicon ones might be flexible enough to work for
> me. Are they hard to find? Polly
>
>
>> I love my soft, flexible thimbles. I think they are silicon but feel sort
>> of rubbery. Got used to wearing a thimble when working in a men's
>> alterations tailor shop.... it was a necessity. <VBG> But I rust metal
>> thimbles out from the inside. I was afraid the "rubber" thimbles would
>> make my finger even hotter/sweatier but they don't. There are small ridges
>> around the inside that help with air circulation. And they are very light
>> weight. <G>
>>
>> Pati, in Phx
>>
>> Polly Esther wrote:
>>> I'm pleased to report that I have finished well more than 400" of binding
>>> with nary a need for a pint of blood or sympathy card. The heavy
>>> first-aid tape worked fairly well. It seems as if I've seen some talk
>>> about flexible thimbles made of that stuff like the newest (if not
>>> greatest) cake and muffin pan composition. Anyone had success with
>>> these? Polly
>>>
>>>
>>>> I keep my leather "sticky pad" on the (plastic) part of my thread
>>>> scissors - just above where the blades are. Works great & they last a
>>>> long time.
>>>> ME-Judy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Have you never tried the little sticky back pads made specifically
>>>>> for this purpose? I have acrylic nails and can't use a thimble either
>>>>> but the little sticky pads work a treat!! Nice round suede ones are
>>>>> available but they are a tad $$$ (compared to the plastic ones) so I
>>>>> often use the heavy clear plastic oval ones instead. > :-). AND when
>>>>> you take the little pad off, you can use it over again several times if
>>>>> you are careful and stick it back on the paper it came with. That
>>>>> makes it even better and REALLY worth the $$$ spent --
>>>>> frugal is GOOD LOLOL! CiaoMeow >^;;^<
>>>>>
>>>>> PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties)
>>>>> Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about
>>>>> their whiskers!
>>>>> Visit my Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary
>

Posted by Tia Mary on July 2, 2008, 9:09 am
Polly Esther wrote:

> I'm pleased to report that I have finished well more than 400" of binding
> with nary a need for a pint of blood or sympathy card. The heavy first-aid
> tape worked fairly well. It seems as if I've seen some talk about flexible
> thimbles made of that stuff like the newest (if not greatest) cake and
> muffin pan composition. Anyone had success with these? Polly


I've seen something like this somewhere -- not sure if it was in a
catalogue or online. I never look closely because it's still a thimble
and they don't fit over my nails. I have a bunch of the little pads and
would be happy to share with you so you could give them a try and see if
they would be worth your money :-). I only use them when doing
backstitching on my needlework or sewing on my quilt labels so they last
me a long time. CiaoMeow >^;;^<

PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties)
Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about
their whiskers!
Visit my Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary

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