tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post491277532736333709..comments2024-03-29T11:04:33.030-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: Thimbles Up!Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-58982473441541091622012-02-19T18:32:46.334-05:002012-02-19T18:32:46.334-05:00I'd be happy to do a write up on thimbles - a ...I'd be happy to do a write up on thimbles - a subject close to my own heart after searching for the right one(s) for me! Let us know the details!!!Teresa in Music Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650995129191593324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-62983481585794672082012-02-18T11:40:32.129-05:002012-02-18T11:40:32.129-05:00I SO need help in finding a thimble.
i think my f...I SO need help in finding a thimble. <br />i think my finger is between sizes(6&7)but so far the thimbles i've tried just don't seem long enough to stay on my finger, or else they're so flared at the bottom that you could drive a dump truck between my finger and the thimble.pdudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372143874425562139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-82782119371899025792012-02-18T11:17:01.251-05:002012-02-18T11:17:01.251-05:00I would love to hear more about other's thimbl...I would love to hear more about other's thimbles and will post about mine. Need to go take some pictures!Not Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450458967223521985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-90190379085645857662012-02-18T11:09:41.068-05:002012-02-18T11:09:41.068-05:00Looks like that's a TJ Lane thimble on your fi...Looks like that's a TJ Lane thimble on your finger. If so, I must add my two cents. TJ Lane thimbles are the absolute best thimbles ever. I have been quilting since the seventies and during this time I have tried 5 million thimbles - and this is the ONE. <br /><br />Among my collection I have 4 Roxanne thimbles, antique silver thimbles, plastic ones, metal ones and leather ones, etc. But until I tried on the TJ did my sewing finger feel complete. These thimbles are not cheap, but they are well worth the money. I bought my thimble from a local quilt store that carries them in So. Calif. and the saleslady patiently fitted me. She spent at least an hour with me getting me to see why the thimble I bought was the "one". Each time I tried and retried on a thimble I had to suck my finger to moisten it before I put on a new thimble size. If the thimble "popped" when I took it off it was the right size. After a few attempts of sucking and trying on thimbles, my finger popped and I had found my thimble. My TJ thimble grabs the needle and I hand-quilt with ease. I can wear this thimble for hours and my finger does not get sore. Best of all these thimbles are pretty and I feel glamourous wearing it. <br /><br />Just saying (I quess alot) - Terryterryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18189795590208989901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-49962835104725256272012-02-18T09:26:15.615-05:002012-02-18T09:26:15.615-05:00I love my Roxanne thimble, but I have lost weight ...I love my Roxanne thimble, but I have lost weight so it doesn't stay on anymore. I am having trouble finding a new one so I would like to see what everone else has to say and what they use. Thanks.Aunt LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03166226509672605957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-62624754077306863912012-02-18T07:10:33.653-05:002012-02-18T07:10:33.653-05:00I'm in on the Thimble linky. I have a couple ...I'm in on the Thimble linky. I have a couple of types I used and would be willing to do a post about it on my blog. I'm curious to see all the thimbles out there. Once I learned to hand sew/quilt with it, I can't sew without out it.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00943247290960773914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-72749649236954000392012-02-18T02:47:33.181-05:002012-02-18T02:47:33.181-05:00Hi Bonnie, Thimble linky is great. I used to hat...Hi Bonnie, Thimble linky is great. I used to hate using thimbles. After getting a permanent hole in my finger that the needle always seems to find, I decided to make the effort and wear one. Now I can wear it all day and forget I have it on. I really can't sew without one. Love the TJ Lane silver thimbles. They are also wonderful people who will do their very best to help you out if you visit their stand at any of the shows.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512084436887661864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-75985221081783532022012-02-18T00:53:05.925-05:002012-02-18T00:53:05.925-05:00Dear Bonnie,
I like the 'timble' issue! Be...Dear Bonnie,<br />I like the 'timble' issue! Before I started handquilting, I browsed the internet and I foun Jean Browns website:<br />http://jeansimpressions.com/ I decided I wanted to learn her way of quilting, since there is no stress for the neck; shoulders or wrist. What I did is just sit in front of the computer and just try and try (not so very long actually....) until I understood the idea. I had learned handquilting 10 years ago in a tight frame with lots of broken needles. Now I can quilt as long as I like and I never have any pains or aches. I'm only 43 years old now, so I hope enjoying this for a long time yet.<br />I hope it's alright if I put Jeans link in this reaction, since I don't have a blog of my own.<br />Greetings from the Netherlands!<br />Love, <br />Christine S.christineschoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05908235862126719468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-2068837127111448152012-02-17T23:15:38.023-05:002012-02-17T23:15:38.023-05:00I have a Roxanne thimble size 5.5. When it works i...I have a Roxanne thimble size 5.5. When it works it is the greatest!! When it doesn't . . . not so much! I think my fingers shrink and swell. I am hand quilting quite a bit these days. I used Tonya's method of using Pearl Cotton and a larger between needle. I tried a Clover plastic "jelly" thimble -- not good -- too big, I guess. I've also tried "Jillily Dots" but I am not too happy with them. They are supposed to be reusable, but they don't stick on the same way the 2nd time you use them as the first. I don't have a blog, but you now have my 2 cents.janequiltsslowlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14079952744650435885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-36161516398428323322012-02-17T22:53:08.492-05:002012-02-17T22:53:08.492-05:00I did this, and it DOES work...worked so well for ...I did this, and it DOES work...worked so well for me that I couldn't figure out why I was making so many typing errors, and then discovered that my thimble was the culprit on my finger!Quiltgrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442794943252912695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-50928003284271965082012-02-17T22:35:04.196-05:002012-02-17T22:35:04.196-05:00I just cannot use a thimble. I started quilting ...I just cannot use a thimble. I started quilting by hand in 2001, and couldn't get used to something on my finger. However, I am stuck on one brand of needle because it isn't pointy on the back end. I did buy this really neat thimble ring made by Clover, which is adjustable, from this little fabric store in a Jusco while living in Japan. It was ¥100 or under $1 at the time). I wear it more as a ring, then a thimble. I can't get it tight enough at the tip of my finger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-31807276081199109642012-02-17T22:27:55.767-05:002012-02-17T22:27:55.767-05:00Bonnie - I would love to do a linky on thimbles - ...Bonnie - I would love to do a linky on thimbles - but not on Monday. This <i>Design Wall Monday</i> I plan to show off my completed Orca Bay top (wallhanging) - and adding "thimbles" to the post just doesn't fit. It would sound like (and be) an afterthought. I think the topic deserves a post of its very own. So - I will write one - but for another day. And I will certainly stop by to read what everyone else has to say. Thanks for doing what you do. :))A Left-Handed Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145550105234839991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-61500192533185625642012-02-17T22:25:34.828-05:002012-02-17T22:25:34.828-05:00I have a favorite thimble for quilting, but find I...I have a favorite thimble for quilting, but find I don't use one when doing other sewing like bindings, applique, general sewing. I bought the expensive Roxanne, but I'm not sure it's properly fitting me. It seems a bit heavy, but I do use it from time to time, just because it cost so much $$$.Darhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05960683751935834250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-75304236264645449602012-02-17T21:12:11.735-05:002012-02-17T21:12:11.735-05:00Boonie, I would do a post on thimbles. I have two ...Boonie, I would do a post on thimbles. I have two really good ones althogh I haven't done much hand quilting lately. Also need to figuter out how to do that Linky. I tried be fore but==Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08205961618402944320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-50982535081282666112012-02-17T21:00:05.970-05:002012-02-17T21:00:05.970-05:00I can write about thimbles. I've used two very...I can write about thimbles. I've used two very different kinds at different stages of my life.<br /><br />--C.B.Catholic Bibliophagisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10697706672495544901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-54096981378401955732012-02-17T20:41:53.229-05:002012-02-17T20:41:53.229-05:00Boy can I contribute to a thimble linky. Build it ...Boy can I contribute to a thimble linky. Build it and we shall come!My Quilt Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04667226368549641553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-51327453323672713182012-02-17T20:25:44.556-05:002012-02-17T20:25:44.556-05:00Sounds like you hit on yet another subject that qu...Sounds like you hit on yet another subject that quilters have strong opinions on! A linky thing sound like fun...YankeeQuilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324287185970922332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-10802363662054788912012-02-17T20:16:41.343-05:002012-02-17T20:16:41.343-05:00Great idea. I have a collection of thimbles tried ...Great idea. I have a collection of thimbles tried and discarded. Thimbles that just don't feel good. Thimbles that feel good but just don't do what they should. I have even tried nu-skin on my fingers. All the posts would be fun and informative.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091568315821485891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-42866222922786718602012-02-17T19:54:56.965-05:002012-02-17T19:54:56.965-05:00I would love to read some helpful hints on what a ...I would love to read some helpful hints on what a good thimble is and how to chose one. I currently have none!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00843413438953399239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-76204088996950859902012-02-17T19:47:09.936-05:002012-02-17T19:47:09.936-05:00That would be fun, love to hear what all the optio...That would be fun, love to hear what all the options are! I have my favorite, and really would love to get a custom fitted one as well.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01426113785382986298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-90618551737497245692012-02-17T19:07:24.679-05:002012-02-17T19:07:24.679-05:00I don't have a blog, but would love to read wh...I don't have a blog, but would love to read what everyone else has to say. I have not hand quilted in about a year. I have a few thimbles, and it depends on how much swelling I have in my joints which one I can wear. I have trouble getting use to them when I haven't worn one for a while, so I put it on and wear it for at least 15 minutes before I start to quilt. My finger and the thimble seem to "bond" a bit, so it feels less awquard...like spelling that word! loldebbie mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500909471875374939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-3106654609671054492012-02-17T18:49:50.160-05:002012-02-17T18:49:50.160-05:00I would definitely participate in a thimble linky....I would definitely participate in a thimble linky...I do use one all the time, as a matter of fact, my son asked me the other day if I had to eat with it on..and then asked why I don't have one for both hands. :)Kristen Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780968814722069390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-15781018074644999432012-02-17T18:34:02.594-05:002012-02-17T18:34:02.594-05:00I have a blog post at SarahLovesFabric.com about m...I have a blog post at SarahLovesFabric.com about my Roxanne thimble that I love to bitty bits. I would love to participate in a link day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-72583697786171740082012-02-17T18:22:24.228-05:002012-02-17T18:22:24.228-05:00I have yet to find a thimble I love. I would love ...I have yet to find a thimble I love. I would love to see what others write. Maybe I'll find my magic thimble that way! : )Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-28224400040564684792012-02-17T17:56:51.620-05:002012-02-17T17:56:51.620-05:00I use the pink bulk ones I can purchase for a doll...I use the pink bulk ones I can purchase for a dollar or two at quilt shows! After losing my every expensive thimble I switched to the plastic ones, buy 10-15 at a time and have them all over my house, my sewing area, in every jacket pocket, pant pocket and even in my car!! Cannot have too many!! Love your idea.Jennifer Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723192789212762488noreply@blogger.com