Hand Quilting with Jody using Jean Adkins Thimble from House of Quilting

I hope this long awaited video inspires you to try hand quilting or to try a different thimble when hand quilting. I've used Jean's thimble from House of Quilting since the early 2000's. No more hand cramps. I've included many samples for ideas on how to hand quilt your projects. Have fun and relax.
My favorite batting for hand quilting is Quilter's Dream Cotton and the loft is REQUEST.

[@sandramyer7081]

Great idea using the rubber bands for fingers exercises! Thank you

[@karensevers5724]

This is the best video I've seen on hand quilting. It makes so much sense to go back. Thank you so much!

[@JodysJemsQuilting]

You are so welcome! Keep it up. Quilting is so good for our mind and keeps us active.

[@mrsmiggins6435]

I live in England and have never seen a thimble like that in my life. Looks really handy. Thanks for showing

[@JodysJemsQuilting]

Thank you Angela for checking it out. You can find it on my website under the shop tab. There's a link to take you to Jean Adkins site to order them. Have fun. You will probably have to call her to have it shipped over. Or have a local shop contact them and order several. Have a great day.

[@131dyana]

Thank you very much you really helped me.

[@scottydog6539]

I have that thimble and many others. Now, I will try it out. Thank you.

[@laurarobertson7259]

I have this hand Trimble I love it I have quilted 4 king size quilts by hand over the years I also bought it at a quilt show i believe she was introducing it then !!

[@monarashed8906]

Thank you so much... I have learned a lot today from you 😀😃 I am a beginner quilter and I have always wanted to learn how to hand quilt, and there you go : showed me how to hand quilt 💯 Great ❤💙💜

[@JodysJemsQuilting]

Hi Mona, I hope you have had time to try hand quilting. You can order the thimble through my website www.jodysjemsquilting.com. Go to shop tab and look for the thimble. There's a link that will take you to Jean's site. Have fun hand quilting.

[@JodysJemsQuilting]

So glad I could help you. By now I'm sure you have made many more quilts. Keep it up. It's great therapy and keeps our mind sharp.

[@terrier6513]

Brilliant! Thank you for sharing this tool. Definitely acquiring one.

[@nanachavis]

I'm also wanting one of these could you tell me where to get one.

[@JodysJemsQuilting]

Did you see my reply in the thread to go to my website JodysJemsQuilting.com to the shop tab and look for thimble. I put the link there to order it from House of Quilting. By now hopefully you have it.

[@katinewmanhowe5080]

I love that you recommend learning on a cheater panel! This was how I learned, and I quilted 4 quilts by hand this way! But my first trip to a local quilt shop, I was told I’m not a quilter because I hadn’t pieced a quilt yet 😢

[@robinmeadows4758]

Many quilters don't piece their quilt tops. Not all quilt tops are made of pure cotton fabric either. Quilts started as a way to turn leftover fabric into something useful (waste not want not). Don't let these quilting snobs get you down. I'm 68 and have been sewing since I was 8, and making quilts since 14. My quilts have often been made from old clothes and leftover fabric (think 70's polyester, etc.) Most are pieced, but also baby quilt panels. Do what makes you happy. Life's too short to listen to naysayers. Keep going Sweetie!

[@JodysJemsQuilting]

Sorry to hear of your experience. So I guess they don't recognize a whole cloth quilt done by professional long arm quilters that win awards in quilt shows as being will quilters either. I say you are doing great and you are a quilter. Keep it up!!!

[@user-ud7zw2po5g]

❤❤❤ Thank you xx

[@robinmeadows4758]

This thimble reminds me of a woman who used an old spoon many years ago. Her husband had semi-flattened the bowl for her. I can't remember what was wrong with her hand, but she couldn't wear a regular thimble. I know some quilters also use spoons beneath the quilt so their fingers don't get pricked.

[@paulamcclellan8436]

Really like the thimble gadget. This was from a yr. Ago ,I am just seeing it. Was thinking , if you pin the safety pins from the back , then your quilting threads would not catch .

[@GeminiDolly52951]

I am going to try it the way you do by going back like you show. I have tried to hand quilt, but have not been successful at doing so. I want to learn so much to do hand quilting.

[@JodysJemsQuilting]

By now you have probably mastered it. Keep practicing. It gets easier and easier with practice. Keep it up.

[@anitabarra810]

I am so glad I came across your video. I was probably at the same sew and quilt convention down at the coliseum and bought that tool. It has been in my sewing box since! I couldn’t remember what it was! I do use the yellow stickies. But now I will try using that tool. I enjoyed your video.

[@MeMe-sy4sb]

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[@sandramyer7081]

I wonder if this thimble for my disabled R fingers- ( from my stroke) - would work for hand quilting- ill wonder and maybe try- I dont know yet! ❤️

[@JodysJemsQuilting]

You can order the thimble through my website www.jodysjemsquilting.com. Go to shop tab and look for the thimble. There will be a link to Jean's website to order them. Have fun trying it.

[@carolynhenderson8413]

You truly make it look easy... how do you get the tool...plus i am a lefty...

[@JodysJemsQuilting]

You can order the thimble through my website www.jodysjemsquilting.com. Go to shop tab and look for the thimble. There will be a link to Jean's website to order them. Have fun trying it.

[@elizdonovan5650]

Where can we buy that quilters thimble and what is it called? Thank you. Really enjoy your videos. 🌲🌝☘️

[@sammykobayashisan]

JEAN ADKINS THIMBLE ON EBAY $14

[@elizdonovan5650]

@@sammykobayashisan 🙏. Thank you. I appreciate your reply. 🌲🌝☘️

[@JodysJemsQuilting]

You can order the thimble through my website www.jodysjemsquilting.com. Go to shop tab and look for the thimble. There will be a link to Jean's website to order them. Have fun trying it.

[@JodysJemsQuilting]

​@@elizdonovan5650I'm glad you like my videos. I hope you have your thimble by now. If not, there's a link on my website www.jodysjemsquilting.com for it. Look under the shop tab and find the thimble. Happy quilting.

[@lindamartin2073]

Question were can l buy one?

[@arabellachampaq689]

Where do you get that thimble?

[@lindamartin2073]

Were can l buy one?

[@CharanSachar]

Do you use a quilting hoop or frame or don’t find it necessary while using this thimble? Thanks

[@JodysJemsQuilting]

I've never been successful hooping it. It always seems to get in my way. Most hand quilters use a frame or hoop but there are many of us that don't. Try both ways to see which you like better.

[@carolynhenderson8413]

Where can you get the needle tool

[@JodysJemsQuilting]

You can order the thimble through my website www.jodysjemsquilting.com. Go to shop tab and look for the thimble. There will be a link to Jean's website to order them. Have fun trying it.

[@sammykobayashisan]

JEAN ADKINS THIMBLE ON EBAY $14

[@nanachavis]

Ma'am do you know where to get one of those hand held thembles.

[@nldcam]

Do you ever use that thimble while quilting on a hoop?

[@tearose3763]

i have the cheater pillow panels like yours that i got years and years and years ago lol😂😂😂