I usually use John James as they are so easy to pick up at quilting stores here, but I also ordered a tube of Tulip and LOVE them. Of course that tiny "oh-so-cute" glass tube is no where to be found at the moment. Its probably in hiding with the only thimble I've ever been able to use, a properly fitted tailors thimble I found at a thrift store. Did I make note of the size - of course not.
Tailors thimbles fit on the middle finger of the hand with pressure applied from the side. They do not have a top, so long nails are not an issue. Which is why I could never use a thimble - having long nails since age 11. They can also be easily slightly "smashed" to make for a more custom fit.
Just realized - Mom has a circular mm measuring device in a junk drawer in the kitchen. I've noticed it for the past year and kept thinking, " what did I need one of these for?" I can measure for a thimble!!!
Whoever brought this thread back up.....THANK YOU !!!