tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post2458084528974259428..comments2024-03-25T15:38:57.032-05:00Comments on JulieKQuilts: Lots of hand sewing...bindings, bindings, bindings!julieQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00509047751868460895noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-57031876003606484492018-02-17T11:42:33.074-06:002018-02-17T11:42:33.074-06:00Whoop! Whoop! I let the finger get callused and it...Whoop! Whoop! I let the finger get callused and it is sore for a few days. I only use a thimble when quilting, not binding.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-10122357290416706232018-02-12T01:38:12.724-06:002018-02-12T01:38:12.724-06:00I always use a silicone thimble, which never budge...I always use a silicone thimble, which never budges from my finger...can't sew without it !eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261250088142840204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-82790107590523204332018-02-11T08:08:48.684-06:002018-02-11T08:08:48.684-06:00Congrats on all the finishes. I don't use a t...Congrats on all the finishes. I don't use a thimble most of the time. I have used the dots that you stick on the end of your finger, and also a leather thimble that goes over your finger (sold at Joann's, etc). Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-39923263259605065232018-02-09T16:29:49.957-06:002018-02-09T16:29:49.957-06:00I think we should have a photo of you rolling arou...I think we should have a photo of you rolling around in all that loveliness!! Calluses and all....LOL!Browndirtcottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259939643695340109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-82288682541118818282018-02-09T12:47:44.142-06:002018-02-09T12:47:44.142-06:00I use a leather thimble and that works for me. Mar...I use a leather thimble and that works for me. Mary AnnMary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03460988696439866883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-90740059622779633582018-02-09T12:26:03.116-06:002018-02-09T12:26:03.116-06:00great stack of work there -
have you ever tried t...great stack of work there - <br />have you ever tried the little metal disk that stick to you finger, or the little leather circles?<br />I use a silver one from TJ Lane. Check out her website they are like part of my finger now and I don't even notice it.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-53643645260842652512018-02-08T20:52:00.145-06:002018-02-08T20:52:00.145-06:00I've always had a hard time with a thimble, bu...I've always had a hard time with a thimble, but I'm not doing any hand quilting now. I can sympathize with you over the sore fingers; nothing hurts more! Those little quilts are beautiful, every one of them! ---"Love"---"Love"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14253789635330034057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-43852908441152308982018-02-08T19:25:36.299-06:002018-02-08T19:25:36.299-06:00I try to use a thimble but find it really difficul...I try to use a thimble but find it really difficult. My daughter brought me a very light thimble from Thailand and it is fairly comfortable but I usually end up taking them off.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03349245432064792320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-91322051174201042712018-02-08T19:02:36.092-06:002018-02-08T19:02:36.092-06:00I so like the oak leaf applique piece I see in the...I so like the oak leaf applique piece I see in the picture.<br />I have been using the Clover flexible rubber thimbles with a metal tip. Have purchased a few over time as the rubber tends to stretch after a while and not fit the finger as well. It has a gentle fit. Comes in three sizes, I think. I have been using the yellow one. I do not have skinny fingers. The packaging has a hole in it for fitting to your finger. I also have a metal thimble with a recessed gold top that I have used a lot for hand quilting. I do not know the brand. I don't think it came in packaging.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-25112598909849456812018-02-08T18:11:39.305-06:002018-02-08T18:11:39.305-06:00Wow! A whole pile of finishes! Good for you! I onl...Wow! A whole pile of finishes! Good for you! I only wear a thimble when hand quilting. Still looking for the “right” one. Rebecca in AKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150717319142161546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-88170070593210495132018-02-08T14:03:05.108-06:002018-02-08T14:03:05.108-06:00Nope. I cannot use a thimble at all ever. I am cu...Nope. I cannot use a thimble at all ever. I am currently hand sewing/assembling a hexie quilt which will be long arm quilted. It's 90 by 90 so I need the longarm due to shoulder issues. If I were to hand quilt it, there wouldn't be a thimble involved. So glad to know someone else who can't do thimbles.....Stoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00455829185703356804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-66904690396572955062018-02-08T13:41:27.398-06:002018-02-08T13:41:27.398-06:00Sorry it’s by Clover and I got it at JoAnnsSorry it’s by Clover and I got it at JoAnnsAnnieOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619125197850685345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-35135043599797417952018-02-08T13:39:07.427-06:002018-02-08T13:39:07.427-06:00Very nice job! I use one of the Fons and Porter t...Very nice job! I use one of the Fons and Porter thimbles that have a silicone/rubber material at the bottom, metal at the tip. I tend to use the side of my middle finger to push the needle, which wrecks my nail, and this thimble doesn’t fall off like a plain metal one. AnnieOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619125197850685345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-37663021257066178042018-02-08T12:55:20.318-06:002018-02-08T12:55:20.318-06:00Awesome job on all the finishes Julie. I can't...Awesome job on all the finishes Julie. I can't use a thimble either so what works for me is plain old masking tape. I just wrap a little around my finger and it works just fine.Joyce Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13231762679528853851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-41380327685721105722018-02-08T12:09:50.207-06:002018-02-08T12:09:50.207-06:00Congratulations on all those pretty finishes! I us...Congratulations on all those pretty finishes! I use a metal thimble for all my sewing, and when hand quilting a second thimble goes on the index finger of my under-the-quilt hand. I prefer the old fashioned metal thimbles with the rounded end rather than the ones with a ridge around the edge. So whenever we are in an antique or thrift shop I always look for the old style thimbles among all the jumble of sewing boxes. Most of the time I haven't paid more than $1.00 for one in good shape. Quilting Babciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-3552738031074036322018-02-08T12:03:24.486-06:002018-02-08T12:03:24.486-06:00my thimble that I love love love--it a TJLane one-...my thimble that I love love love--it a TJLane one--<br />I tired every kind of thimble known before I hit on these--<br />these are very expensive, but guaranteed for life--<br />and if they get any holes or whatever they fix them--<br />and both of mine did and they did make good on them--<br />they are made of sterling silver--when I got mine they were around $60--but are much higher priced now--but--welllll worth the money---<br />I can not use a thimble that covers the whole end of my finger for some reason--<br />these let the nail part of my finger lay on top of part of the thimble--<br />I do alot and I mean alot of hand quilting--so I have test drove these thimbles alot--<br />and if I were to lose the ones I have--even on my limited budget these days--<br />I would still buy me another TJLane thimble--<br />enjoy, di QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09347815945554965185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-81681788991816427072018-02-08T09:50:35.437-06:002018-02-08T09:50:35.437-06:00These are beautiful quilts! I use several differen...These are beautiful quilts! I use several different thimbles as I see fit, but quilt bindings are pretty easy and smooth so I usually don't bother. I took a serger class and the teacher was so excited to show us how to bind a quilt in 20 minutes. She just doesn't get it. Cynthia Gilbrethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124840580430749378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-85503870637898453772018-02-08T09:27:10.141-06:002018-02-08T09:27:10.141-06:00Your Red Cross quilt is finished! It's beautif...Your Red Cross quilt is finished! It's beautiful :-)<br />I can't seem to use a thimble either. I've tried the cloth tip things without success either. It sure would be nice not to have to poke my finger but oh well...Lorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14378229521840536213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-6744023712041231522018-02-08T08:32:45.156-06:002018-02-08T08:32:45.156-06:00Julie, your quilts are beautiful! I do use a thim...Julie, your quilts are beautiful! I do use a thimble. I have a Roxanne thimble that I've had for over 20 years. I love it and use it for almost all of my hand sewing and quilting. I have the sterling silver one, it was a bit pricey but it was what felt best on my finger. The others felt...thick? It was a great investment and one I've never regretted!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16276598913041251101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-39564812121943705572018-02-08T08:29:33.019-06:002018-02-08T08:29:33.019-06:00I have tried many thimbles (metal, silicone, leath...I have tried many thimbles (metal, silicone, leather, partial) none are comfortable or work for me. <br /><br />Great job on all the finished projects!Tired Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285635623675889289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-15093481538661876242018-02-08T08:19:01.049-06:002018-02-08T08:19:01.049-06:00Never been able to use a thimble either so just go...Never been able to use a thimble either so just go naked! LOL Looks like you and I have both been busy on the binding front. Woohoo!Sherrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525739431209937725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-76958232110349148172018-02-08T07:50:01.254-06:002018-02-08T07:50:01.254-06:00How exciting ! A whole pile of finished quilts! I ...How exciting ! A whole pile of finished quilts! I use the little metal stick on disk as a thimble. I can't wear a regular thimble either. Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-30707243822599566712018-02-08T07:06:14.900-06:002018-02-08T07:06:14.900-06:00What a beautiful pile of finished quilts. It'...What a beautiful pile of finished quilts. It's a great feeling of accomplishment. I do wear just an inexpensive metal thimble. I can't sew without anymore.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492645548495218076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-10527794646994312202018-02-08T01:42:12.068-06:002018-02-08T01:42:12.068-06:00Yah you rock Julie I buy self adhesive bandages an...Yah you rock Julie I buy self adhesive bandages and cut a thin strip and wrap it around my finger works for meBinsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01070253894928147490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758475602275745268.post-62356753726209753572018-02-08T00:47:52.668-06:002018-02-08T00:47:52.668-06:00I use leather dots all the time, not the ones with...I use leather dots all the time, not the ones with metal though. When the sticky wears off I put a plaster over the top to hold it in place, or the soft tape that you can get to hold dressings on. I hand quilt all of my quilts and sometimes hand sew them too.strawberrypatcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04987357372715364555noreply@blogger.com