Hand quilting for beginners: thimbles

I demo several types of thimbles, discuss the good points, bad points & favorites. Another up close view of the rocking motion quilting stitch.
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[AAQI18]

Nice video. I bought one of those adjustable open plastic thimbles, but it only adjusts so far! It's just too small for my middle finger, but now I'll have to try it on my index finger. Thanks for the suggestion.

[quiltcrafts]

@AAQI18 It only comes in one size fits all. I have heard the reason they only make it in one size is because you can put it in boiling water for a little amount of time, then you can stretch it to fit your finger. Please note that "of course you do not want to put the thimble on your finger while it is still too hot or while it is in the boiling water" . I have never done it because the thimble fits my finger fine. I hope this will work for you. :)

[Marny5580]

My husband bought me a pretty thimble for using UNDER the quilt, but I don't see it for sale anymore and no longer find the video on how to use it.

Are you familiar with it?

Thank you for sharing your ideas.

[Catbird2011]

Very helpful video! I enjoyed it.