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Old May 7th 08, 11:56 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Default Thimble substitutes?--aunt bekky's

The Ultra Thimble is the one I like also..You can hardly feel it and sticks
time after
time so you can use it more than once. The only thing is that I liked the
way they
first made them ...with a thin green material--might have been leather. Now
they
are thicker but they might have trimmed them a bit now.

Has anyone here tried the Aunt Bekky's thimble?...I saw Jean Brown
demo it on Char Jorgensen's site and also on TV...have watched it again on
Bravenet?....and now it is off that site. She does great work and it looks
like she does it effortlessly. I'd like to order Jean Brown's video but
if it is the quality that I saw online I'd rather it were much better.
Mary



"Liz Megerle" wrote in message
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Have you seen the Ultra Thimble? A vendor at a quilt show had it.
Here's a random link to it.
http://store.quilting-warehouse.com/072867.html It's an instant callous
that sticks on with a little adhesive disk. It works great for putting
the binding on denim quilts!
Liz

jennellh wrote:
I am looking for a thimble substitute since I have never been able to
hand sew with one! While stitching down the binding on the yellow
table runner, I managed to puncture a hole through my right index
finger nail - I was using the backside of that nail to push the needle
through the hem and naturally after making the hole, the needle kept
poking through it. I need more calcium! When I was doing more hand
sewing, I had an almost-permanent needle callous on my right middle
finger tip that was very useful. I guess that I am looking for an
finger callous substitute and not a thimble? Any suggestions??
jennellh


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  #12  
Old May 8th 08, 12:17 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Default Thimble substitutes?

I also have the silver thimble that belonged to my Mum - it is big
enough to fit my middle finger but that requires a whole new way of
handsewing when I try to use it!
I keep it 'on display' in a curio cabinet - I know where it is then if
I get the urge to try it out again. jennellh

On May 7, 3:29*pm, Mary wrote:
I have a wide variety of thimbles of all sorts, and love each one and
hate each one depending on the time, what I'm sewing, the size of my
fingers, which change continually, and who knows what else. *At the
moment I am alternating between one of the new rubber-like thimbles
that come in lovely colors and one that is extra long and gold
plated. *My all-time favorite is a very small silver thimble that had
been my grandmother's and which sometime in its life apparently got
almost-stepped-on or otherwise a wee bit squashed, so it's a wonderful
oval now! *I suggest that you bite the bullet, pick up a variety in
sizes "just right for today" and "a bit too small" and "a bit too
large", and gradually try them all. *Many people who don't like
thimbles learn to enjoy some of the leather thimbles, some of which
have an inset metal disk. *Others enjoy the little oval or round
curved disks that stick on your finger -- instant callous! *Whether
and when and what thimble you might enjoy will also depend on the
length of your fingernail. *By the way, a very wise old lady told me
once NEVER to get so attached to one thimble that no others seem good,
because the minute you do, that one thimble will be lost, smashed
flat, or eaten by the dog.


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Old May 8th 08, 12:19 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Default Thimble substitutes?

Thanks Liz - this looks like one to try? If I do get to the vendors'
mall at the quilt show this weekend, I'll check out the notions.
jennellh

On May 7, 3:59*pm, Liz Megerle wrote:
Have you seen the Ultra Thimble? *A vendor at a quilt show had it.
Here's a random link to it.http://store.quilting-warehouse.com/072867.html*It's an instant callous
that sticks on with a little adhesive disk. It works great for putting
the binding on denim quilts!
Liz



jennellh wrote:
I am looking for a thimble substitute since I have never been able to
hand sew with one! *While stitching down the binding on the yellow
table runner, I managed to puncture a hole through my right index
finger nail - I was using the backside of that nail to push the needle
through the hem and naturally after making the hole, the needle kept
poking through it. *I need more calcium! *When I was doing more hand
sewing, I had an almost-permanent needle callous on my right middle
finger tip that was very useful. *I guess that I am looking for an
finger callous substitute and not a thimble? *Any suggestions??
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Old May 8th 08, 12:22 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Default Thimble substitutes?

I remember a sewing teacher in primary school preaching the benefits
of thimble use - before handing out plastic ones to every child.
Needless to say, most of them didn't last too long. My Mum's silver
thimble has a place in my curio cabinet and sometimes, it does come
out to play! jennellh

On May 7, 4:04*pm, Sandy wrote:
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*jennellh wrote:
I am looking for a thimble substitute since I have never been able to
hand sew with one! *While stitching down the binding on the yellow
table runner, I managed to puncture a hole through my right index
finger nail - I was using the backside of that nail to push the needle
through the hem and naturally after making the hole, the needle kept
poking through it. *I need more calcium! *When I was doing more hand
sewing, I had an almost-permanent needle callous on my right middle
finger tip that was very useful. *I guess that I am looking for an
finger callous substitute and not a thimble? *Any suggestions??
jennellh


Jennell, I used to hate thimbles, too. Whenever I put one on, I
automatically used a different finger to push the needle. It took me
some time to learn to use that bethimbled finger. G Another problem I
had was that my finger was always too hot inside the thimble -- very
uncomfortable. The solution to that was to get a "tailor's thimble"
which has no top at all. Since I push with the pad of my finger, rather
than the tip, this works well for me. I also discovered that -- once I'd
found the style of thimble that worked for me -- biting the bullet and
getting a sterling thimble was worth the extra cost. Sterling thimbles
seem to adjust to your finger, no matter what the weather! That
eliminates the need to buy a variety of sizes to accommodate the
swelling and shrinking of the finger in different temperatures. Of
course, once I was down to one thimble, I worried about losing it. So I
bought its twin, just in case. Then I bought a chatelaine -- also
sterling -- so as to keep track of whichever one I was using. G

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Old May 8th 08, 12:24 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Default Thimble substitutes?

I wonder how long it would take to make a needle hole in the pad??
Does anyone know if this happens with continued use? jennellh

On May 7, 4:42*pm, Anne Rogers wrote:
On May 7, 10:18*am, jennellh wrote:

I am looking for a thimble substitute since I have never been able to
hand sew with one! *While stitching down the binding on the yellow
table runner, I managed to puncture a hole through my right index
finger nail - I was using the backside of that nail to push the needle
through the hem and naturally after making the hole, the needle kept
poking through it. *I need more calcium! *When I was doing more hand
sewing, I had an almost-permanent needle callous on my right middle
finger tip that was very useful. *I guess that I am looking for an
finger callous substitute and not a thimble? *Any suggestions??
jennellh


have you tried one of the stick on pads? I think you can get both ones
intended as thimbles and *as needle grips, I wouldn't say I'm entirely
sold on them, but like others I've never mastered a thimble and I do
find these can be a help, but wouldn't stick on on straight away, only
once I saw or felt that the skin on my finger wasn't going to hold out
much longer!

Anne


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Old May 8th 08, 12:28 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Default Thimble substitutes?

I don't like the feel of silicone covering my hands as with oven
gloves, etc - I wonder how I would react to having just a finger tip
enclosed. My skin does not respond well to all-over silicone - I can
feel it instantly drying out! jennellh

On May 7, 1:54*pm, "Ms P" wrote:
Have you tried one of the new silicone thimbles? *They're a whole lot easier
to get used to and use.

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"jennellh" wrote in message

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I am looking for a thimble substitute since I have never been able to
hand sew with one! *While stitching down the binding on the yellow
table runner, I managed to puncture a hole through my right index
finger nail - I was using the backside of that nail to push the needle
through the hem and naturally after making the hole, the needle kept
poking through it. *I need more calcium! *When I was doing more hand
sewing, I had an almost-permanent needle callous on my right middle
finger tip that was very useful. *I guess that I am looking for an
finger callous substitute and not a thimble? *Any suggestions??
jennellh- Hide quoted text -


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Old May 8th 08, 12:30 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Default Thimble substitutes?

I'm not able to tolerate the instant bandaid solutions because of the
chemicals involved otherwise I would offer to be your guinea pig.
jennellh

On May 7, 2:17*pm, "Polly Esther" wrote:
I could probably hand sew with a thimble in my mouth but have no success
with a thimble on my finger. *If you want a quick temporary callous on your
'pushing finger', *They Say that you can put 2 or 3 coats of Liquid Band-Aid
on and that will protect your pusher. Why don't you try it and report back
to us?
* * I would run the experiment for us myself but there's no quilt here that
needs binding just now. *Polly

"Mauvice in central WI" wrote in ...
On May 7, 12:18 pm, jennellh wrote:

I am looking for a thimble substitute since I have never been able to
hand sew with one! Any suggestions??
jennellh


I like the leather thimbles, never could get used tothe *metal
thimble....some people have used that flourecent wrap they use for
animal (cattle and horses) injuries...I don't know what it is
called....
Mauvice in central WI where spring is finally budding out


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Old May 8th 08, 12:35 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Default Thimble substitutes?

I think of small leather objects and I immediately have visions of
them travelling off into the cat play areas - I'd be constantly
battling cat teeth while trying to sew. jennellh

On May 7, 1:32*pm, Mauvice in central WI wrote:
On May 7, 12:18*pm, jennellh wrote:

I am looking for a thimble substitute since I have never been able to
hand sew with one! *Any suggestions??
jennellh


I like the leather thimbles, never could get used tothe *metal
thimble....some people have used that flourecent wrap they use for
animal (cattle and horses) injuries...I don't know what it is
called....
Mauvice in central WI where spring is finally budding out


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Old May 8th 08, 12:37 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Default Thimble substitutes?

I probably weakened my index nail after using it to open the strata
seams - I'll have to wait and see how long it takes to grow again.
jennellh

On May 7, 2:37*pm, Patti wrote:
I've had no success either!
If I put one on a finger (and I've never known which finger one is
supposed to put it on g), the, when I start sewing I find myself
avoiding using the finger with 'something strange' on it!!

Luckily, I don't have to do much hand sewing. *This might change after I
have tried Quilted Diamonds.
.
In message , Polly Esther
writes

I could probably hand sew with a thimble in my mouth but have no success
with a thimble on my finger. *If you want a quick temporary callous on your
'pushing finger', *They Say that you can put 2 or 3 coats of Liquid Band-Aid
on and that will protect your pusher. Why don't you try it and report back
to us?
* *I would run the experiment for us myself but there's no quilt here that
needs binding just now. *Polly


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Old May 8th 08, 01:23 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Default Thimble substitutes?



Isome people have used that flourecent wrap they use for
animal (cattle and horses) injuries...I don't know what it is
called....
Mauvice in central WI where spring is finally budding out



It's called Vetwrap. I think you can pick it up at a tack store or
farmer's exchange.

Heidi
 




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