Thimbles For You

A thimble is a small cover that goes on the end of your finger in order to protect it from being pricked by a needle when hand sewing. This is especially important when you are sewing thick fabrics or leather and require a bit of pressure to push the needle through the fabric. They are also important when you are doing prolonged hand sewing or beading where there is an increased risk of you pricking yourself repeatedly.  It is a cup-like finger protector used for sewing both by tailors and home sewers. Most of the hand quilting thimbles have lots of little indents so that the end of the needle does not slip when you push it through, thus, protecting your finger.  What finger is a thimble worn on? A thimble is generally worn on the middle finger but you can put it on your index finger or even thumb if that is more comfortable with your sewing style. Some people may tend to favor wearing mine on my index finger. While the cap style is worn on the end of the finger, some leather ...

Whether you are new to quilting or have been doing it for a while, you should always use a thimble when quilting. Wearing a thimble helps protect your fingers from damage when quilting. If you deal with a complex fabric, using a thimble allows you to conveniently push the needle without hurting your finger and consuming much time.  So, if you want to protect your fingers and enhance your speed when quilting, consider looking for the best hand quilting thimbles and use them when quilting. The following also discusses some reasons to use a thimble when quilting. Continue reading: Protect your fingers. People who often sew or quilt without a thimble find their fingers rough and damaged. Every time they poke the needle into the fabric, they use their finger to push the eye of the hand needle, exposing and damaging their fingers. Therefore, if you want to protect your fingers from getting damaged, consider wearing a thimble whenever you hand sew or quilt. Prevent your fingers from sweat...