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Can not use a thimble? Polly Esther 07-01-2008
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Posted by Pati C. on July 3, 2008, 10:33 am
That same site does have what they call Dill thimbles "Jelly finger"
thimbles. which look to be about the same as the ones I use. The ones on
the site are carded and don't seem to have the little "flowers" that
decorate the ones I use. <G> But that could also just be the photo. <VBG>

Pati, in Phx

Val wrote:
> Here's an "opening for nails" thimble to check out Tia. I've been using this
> type for years and years and just love them.
>
http://www.createforless.com/Joy+Enterprises+Nimble+Thimble+Small/pid24490.aspx?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cse
>
> The next suggestion would be to cut the top out of one of the silicone
> thimbles, maybe.
>
> Val
>

Posted by MB on July 3, 2008, 8:08 am
Even though my nails aren't very long my fingernail always bothers me in a
thimble.
I do have a thimble that allows for it but the one I'd like to try is the
one that has
a recessed top ---but along with an opening for that nail !----and to use it
with the Aunt Becky finger protector. I'd like to try that method but
thimbles
rest on my nail and not my finger pad.
Anyone else every use the Aunt Becky /thimble combo?
Mary



> Polly Esther wrote:
>
> > Thank you so much, Mary, but I have a pack of the thimble pads. I've
> > ordered the silicon thimble, maybe that will be the one for me. Hey, it
was
> > cheaper than ordering a Bernina 730E and I looked at them too. Polly
>
> Do you have a website for the thimbles? IF I can find one that has
> an opening at the top for my fingernail, I would order one. My problem
> with the little pads is that during a looooong session of stitching, it
> starts to loosen a bit along the edge and my floss can slide underneath.
> A total P.I.T.A. to say the least and a thinble -- with an opening on
> the top for a fingetnail -- would eliminate this problem. I've tried
> the metal thimbles but they irritate my skin so I have used the little
> pads for several years now. Thanks & 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 3, 2008, 9:47 am
MB wrote:

> Even though my nails aren't very long my fingernail always bothers me in a
> thimble.
> I do have a thimble that allows for it but the one I'd like to try is the
> one that has
> a recessed top ---but along with an opening for that nail !----and to use it
> with the Aunt Becky finger protector. I'd like to try that method but
> thimbles
> rest on my nail and not my finger pad.
> Anyone else every use the Aunt Becky /thimble combo?
> Mary

This sounds interesting. I don't know as to how I have ever heard
of this one! Since I don't do any hand quilting, I only need a thimble
for when I sew my quilt labels on AND when I do back stitching on my
needlework. This means that I usually finish anything I would use a
thimble for relatively quickly. The little finger pads are good but my
thread or floss can get stuck along the edge of the pad so a thimble *I
could easily use* would be good! 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 AuntK on July 3, 2008, 9:55 am
> MB wrote:
> > Even though my nails aren't very long my fingernail always bothers me i=
n a
> > thimble.
> > I do have a thimble that allows for it but the one I'd like to try is t=
he
> > one that has
> > a recessed top ---but along with an opening for that nail !----and to u=
se it
> > with the Aunt Becky finger protector. =A0I'd like to try that method bu=
t
> > thimbles
> > rest on my nail and not my finger pad.
> > Anyone else every use the Aunt Becky /thimble combo?
> > Mary
>
> =A0 =A0 This sounds interesting. =A0I don't know as to how I have ever he=
ard
> of this one! =A0Since I don't do any hand quilting, I only need a thimble
> for when I sew my quilt labels on AND when I do back stitching on my
> needlework. =A0This means that I usually finish anything I would use a
> thimble for relatively quickly. =A0The little finger pads are good but my
> thread or floss can get stuck along the edge of the pad so a thimble *I
> could easily use* would be good! =A0CiaoMeow >^;;^<
>
> PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< =A0 (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 =A0http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary

Tia Mary,
I would highly recommend ThimbleLady thimbles. I wasn't sure how I'd
like them so bought the plastic for relatively cheap. Wore it through
but liked the functionality and fit (they give fitting instructions).
I then bought one of the stainless steel. It's open-ended with rather
deep holes on one tapered side. Very comfortable to use. You do need
to get used to pushing with the side of your finger instead of the end
as I used to do. But definitely a hit with me.

Kim in NJ

Posted by MB on July 3, 2008, 12:49 pm
I didn't know she made the Stainless steel ones...thought only silver and
gold...
well, finally affordable !!!...I think somewhere i did buy a plastic one of
hers from Conn. Threads
a few years back...just haven't tried it as I haven't bought her dvd to see
exactly
how she works it. She and Jean Brown ( of Aunt Becky's finger protector )
both have the quilt very loose in the frame.
Mary
> MB wrote:
> > Even though my nails aren't very long my fingernail always bothers me in
a
> > thimble.
> > I do have a thimble that allows for it but the one I'd like to try is
the
> > one that has
> > a recessed top ---but along with an opening for that nail !----and to
use it
> > with the Aunt Becky finger protector. I'd like to try that method but
> > thimbles
> > rest on my nail and not my finger pad.
> > Anyone else every use the Aunt Becky /thimble combo?
> > Mary
>
> This sounds interesting. I don't know as to how I have ever heard
> of this one! Since I don't do any hand quilting, I only need a thimble
> for when I sew my quilt labels on AND when I do back stitching on my
> needlework. This means that I usually finish anything I would use a
> thimble for relatively quickly. The little finger pads are good but my
> thread or floss can get stuck along the edge of the pad so a thimble *I
> could easily use* would be good! 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

Tia Mary,
I would highly recommend ThimbleLady thimbles. I wasn't sure how I'd
like them so bought the plastic for relatively cheap. Wore it through
but liked the functionality and fit (they give fitting instructions).
I then bought one of the stainless steel. It's open-ended with rather
deep holes on one tapered side. Very comfortable to use. You do need
to get used to pushing with the side of your finger instead of the end
as I used to do. But definitely a hit with me.

Kim in NJ


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