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I have found a site that does a thimble made of rubber - I have just received one and am very pleased with it. It does seem to make hand sewing faster; I would recommend it - it is comfortable to wear and there is no slipping of the needle, neither does it fall off your finger because it is slightly grippy. The website is:
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Interesting design features. I thought I had every thimble known to man! ha :lol:Comment
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I might look into this! All of my thimbles slip off--even the jelly thimbles. I think I need about three different sizes. JudyComment
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I have got a couple in different sizes - I have also got every thimble known to man - all the metal ones either fall off or are too tight! I have probably got enough equipment to open a shop, I have also got frames in various types and every type of needle going!Comment
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:shock: If I bought one of these I might be able to put a little less blood and tears into my quilts. The tears I don't mind but the blood leaves stains at times. My self blood letting during my applique sessions could stop and I may just start enjoy the process. :lol:
RachelComment
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I use the one that on put a sticky thing on your finger and it sticks ot it HappyComment
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I think these thimbles are really good - they seem quite bulky at first because the rubber is fairly thick - but it is the 'give' in the rubber that seems to help with the hand-sewing, sort of a bit like wearing a cushioned shoe!Comment
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Interesting... but am I missing something? I couldn't find a price anywhere on the site...
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You have to order one to find that the price is $25. I HATE SITES THAT DO THAT!!! And I hate paying so much money for a piece of rubber that probably cost 8 cents to manufacture. (or 8K for a sewing machine, for that matter!) :shock:Comment
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I had to do the same thing and it put me off to have to pretend like I wanted to buy it in order to locate a price. I love to buy thimbles because I always hope the next one will be the ONE! :lol: $25 for this one was more than was comfortable for me.Originally posted by PDQuilt
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Troutdale, OR
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They aren't cheap are they? but have a life time guarantee as long as I don't lose it/dog eats it or whatever!
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Troutdale, OR
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I have several of these in various sizes, in the winter my fingers are smaller, my yo-yo dieting doesn't help. I LOVE these, and think you get what you pay for. Their customer service is amazing - replacements with no problem. I have long nails, and these accommodate my nails perfectly, and don't fall off! I really can't live without these.
aka ladyquilter
Troutdale, OR
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Hmmmm....I see the price right on the front page:
I have one and really like it.
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !Comment
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The original post was from 2008, so maybe they realized that they had left the price off and added it in. Just guessing...
I'll have to have a look at these thimbles. I don't generally use a thimble because I find them very awkward, but am always looking for something since my finger can get pretty ripped up.
Nancy
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