Thimble-its?

dmcjms · Post time 2014-7-3 04:40

My sister (who quilts) was telling me about a type of "thimble" she used to use that was really nothing more than a sticky pad you attached to your finger to keep the needle from poking through the skin. It sounds like just the thing for me, since I seem to always get a sore middle finger on my dominant hand from cross stitching. Has anyone tried these? Any success?

karriboo · Post time 2014-7-3 06:16

I have! I didnt really care for them and had a hard time getting used to them and though they were in the way more than they helped. Give them a try and see if they help you. I know very well what your describing. I try not to poke the needle in the same area if that finger when possible. That helps a lot too. Good luck

Elyariete · Post time 2014-7-3 07:07

My mother uses the insulating tape (the one used by electricians); she puts a piece in the finger and reuse it multiple times. When the tape is broken or doesnt stick, she takes another piece.
It s very cheap!:)

Elyariete · Post time 2014-7-4 14:58

Yes, I dont know how is usually called , but yes usually its black,. In some stores you can find it white or grey, and my mother prefers these colors, but she uses also black one.

dmcjms · Post time 2015-3-7 20:57

I bought some; the problem Ive had is that they dont really stick very well. I guess the finger Im sticking isnt my thumb (its my middle finger) so the shape makes them hard to adhere to the skin.

Ive found using a Band-Aid works better.

hdtrike · Post time 2015-3-11 02:58

Interesting! I hadnt thought about using tape around the finger, but do experience some soreness from time to time.

Veronik · Post time 2015-3-25 01:43

I hate thimble but when I do embridery white work its necessary

htsear13 · Post time 2022-2-10 03:57

Following this thread

Knitpurlsm · Post time 2024-4-8 02:52

Thanks for the info!

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