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Posted by Cheryl Isaak on August 5, 2009, 1:53 pm
On 8/5/09 11:22 AM, in article 000326e5$0$2939$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com,
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> Lucille wrote:
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>> I have a thimble cage that I wear occasionally on a chain around my neck
>> and a pair of silver earring that are made up of different sewing
>> charms, one of which is a tiny thimble. I also have a collection of
>> mostly decorative thimbles that I gathered over the years when I
>> traveled. Stuck in with those are two very old thimbles given to me by
>> my friend from her father's things when he died. He was an old
>> fashioned tailor in a little shop in Brooklyn.
>>
>> L
>>>
>>
>
> I have three special sewing items. There's a fancy silver 'pineapple'
> thimble that my Dad gave to his Mum the day he came to tell her he had
> enlisted in the army and was going overseas. It was meant to be a
> softener, but I don't think it worked. At least, not until he came back.
> He was Nanna's youngest and, I think, a bit special to her.
>
> Then, there's a silver needle case that was presented to my other Nanna
> in recognition of her voluntary work, turning sheets for the (military)
> repatriation hospital during and after the war. Her son was lost at the
> fall of Singapore and she always felt the needle case was somehow
> connected to him, since she received it in February, 1942 (round about
> when Singapore fell to the Japanese Army).
>
> Finally, there's the *real* celluloid thimble used by the
> first-mentioned Nanna. It worked hard for its living, doing mending for
> a family of eight as well as doing piecework to earn money during the
> Depression. Nearly all its dimples are worn away and it's pretty bent
> out of shape. BUT... in spite of my huge, peasant's fingers... it fits
> me! Needless to say, this thimble is the most precious of all.
Lovely stuff Trish
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Posted by ellice on August 5, 2009, 11:47 am
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> On 8/4/09 10:48 PM, in article C69E6B21.161A8%egirl22@verizon.net, "ellice"
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>>> I have finished less than 1/3 of it and am getting a pretty sore "needle
>>> push finger", the middle finger, that is. Gotta get a thimble. Tried a
>>> couple of my Mom's old metal ones but they don't fit well. I've seen an
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>> Anyhow - I'm sure this is just more to think about - but maybe take a look
>> at some on-line quilt supply places.
>>
>> Thimbles on this page at equilter:
>> http://www.equilter.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_search.html
>>
>> Some more:
>> http://www.thimblesetc.com/catalog.html
>>
>> Saving the best for last, Thimbles by Tommie Jane (TJ Lane) are amazing.
>> Jinny Beyer (local quilting goddess) carries them in her shop here, and has
>> had TJ in for shows, taking orders, etc. They're fabulous - and I've been
>> known to be tempted and drool. Anyhow - take a look:
>>
>> http://www.thimbles2fit.com/index.html
>>
>> Hope whatever you find works, and keeps the sore finger at bay!
>>
>> Ellice
>>
>
>
> Ellice,
>
> You always find the most drool worthy sites...
>
> Now I want to add a thimble cage and one of those teeny tape measures to my
> collection of sewing tools.
>
> Cheryl
>
LOL - not sure about being known for the ability to find and share
drool-worthiness.....But, aren't the Tommie Jane things just fabulous? I
remember seeing her on the old Alex Andersen quilting show on HGTV, and then
when I was in my "must quilt" phase, took a class at the new Jinny Beyer
shop (a gorgeous, drool-worthy collection of luxury accessories) which has a
display of a couple of dozen TJ thimbles, etc - and then....TJ actually came
to VA. Woo hoo. I've been working up to getting one of the band thimbles -
those are the ones I like best. Gorgeous stuff.
Ellice
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Posted by Cheryl Isaak on August 5, 2009, 3:39 pm
On 8/5/09 11:47 AM, in article C69F21BB.161CA%egirl22@verizon.net, "ellice"
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>> On 8/4/09 10:48 PM, in article C69E6B21.161A8%egirl22@verizon.net, "ellice"
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>>>
>>>>
>>>> I have finished less than 1/3 of it and am getting a pretty sore "needle
>>>> push finger", the middle finger, that is. Gotta get a thimble. Tried a
>>>> couple of my Mom's old metal ones but they don't fit well. I've seen an
> *snip*
>>>
>>> Anyhow - I'm sure this is just more to think about - but maybe take a look
>>> at some on-line quilt supply places.
>>>
>>> Thimbles on this page at equilter:
>>> http://www.equilter.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_search.html
>>>
>>> Some more:
>>> http://www.thimblesetc.com/catalog.html
>>>
>>> Saving the best for last, Thimbles by Tommie Jane (TJ Lane) are amazing.
>>> Jinny Beyer (local quilting goddess) carries them in her shop here, and has
>>> had TJ in for shows, taking orders, etc. They're fabulous - and I've been
>>> known to be tempted and drool. Anyhow - take a look:
>>>
>>> http://www.thimbles2fit.com/index.html
>>>
>>> Hope whatever you find works, and keeps the sore finger at bay!
>>>
>>> Ellice
>>>
>>
>>
>> Ellice,
>>
>> You always find the most drool worthy sites...
>>
>> Now I want to add a thimble cage and one of those teeny tape measures to my
>> collection of sewing tools.
>>
>> Cheryl
>>
> LOL - not sure about being known for the ability to find and share
> drool-worthiness.....But, aren't the Tommie Jane things just fabulous? I
> remember seeing her on the old Alex Andersen quilting show on HGTV, and then
> when I was in my "must quilt" phase, took a class at the new Jinny Beyer
> shop (a gorgeous, drool-worthy collection of luxury accessories) which has a
> display of a couple of dozen TJ thimbles, etc - and then....TJ actually came
> to VA. Woo hoo. I've been working up to getting one of the band thimbles -
> those are the ones I like best. Gorgeous stuff.
>
> Ellice
>
Amen - thank goodness I didn't find a quilt shop nearby that carries her.
Cheryl
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Posted by KTinMich on August 5, 2009, 11:16 am
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>> I have finished less than 1/3 of it and am getting a pretty sore "needle
>> push finger", the middle finger, that is. Gotta get a thimble. Tried a
>> couple of my Mom's old metal ones but they don't fit well. I've seen an
>> open-sleeved, adjustable metal one, and some sticky, leather thimble
>> pads.
>> There is also a leather sleeve type thimble that I'm thinking would get
>> pretty hot. And what looks like a soft rubber sleeve with a metal
>> thimble-type tip. I'd appreciate some tips from those who have used one
>> or
>> more of these. Do you like the one you use? What's not to like? Which
>> one
>> appeals and why? Can you get a lot of use from the stick-ons? I like to
>> Kathy
> *snip*
> I have one of the leather sort of open back slip on ones. Pretty
> comfortable to use.
> I don't know if you have a good fabric/quilters' shop nearby, but that
> would
> be a great place to look for thimbles. Hand quilters use them. I've
> actually got some stick-on ones that I got at a quilt show, and those are
> ok
> - they're yellow squares.
> There are some nice metal ones that are also open on the back - the
> thimble
> is contoured to fit/cover your finger bad, but the encircling part is a
> band, so it's likely to fit reasonable well, and not be so hot.
> Anyhow - I'm sure this is just more to think about - but maybe take a look
> at some on-line quilt supply places.
> Thimbles on this page at equilter:
> http://www.equilter.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_search.html
> Some more:
> http://www.thimblesetc.com/catalog.html
> Saving the best for last, Thimbles by Tommie Jane (TJ Lane) are amazing.
> Jinny Beyer (local quilting goddess) carries them in her shop here, and
> has
> had TJ in for shows, taking orders, etc. They're fabulous - and I've been
> known to be tempted and drool. Anyhow - take a look:
> http://www.thimbles2fit.com/index.html
> Hope whatever you find works, and keeps the sore finger at bay!
> Ellice
O my, my! What fabulous sites, especially the last one. Thanks for sending
this info!
Kathy
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Posted by ellice on August 5, 2009, 11:57 am
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>>>
>>> I have finished less than 1/3 of it and am getting a pretty sore "needle
>>> push finger", the middle finger, that is. Gotta get a thimble. Tried a
*snip*
show/hide quoted text
>>
>> Anyhow - I'm sure this is just more to think about - but maybe take a look
>> at some on-line quilt supply places.
>>
>> Thimbles on this page at equilter:
>> http://www.equilter.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_search.html
>>
>> Some more:
>> http://www.thimblesetc.com/catalog.html
>>
>> Saving the best for last, Thimbles by Tommie Jane (TJ Lane) are amazing.
>> Jinny Beyer (local quilting goddess) carries them in her shop here, and
>> has
>> had TJ in for shows, taking orders, etc. They're fabulous - and I've been
>> known to be tempted and drool. Anyhow - take a look:
>>
>> http://www.thimbles2fit.com/index.html
>>
>> Hope whatever you find works, and keeps the sore finger at bay!
>>
>> Ellice
>
>
>
> O my, my! What fabulous sites, especially the last one. Thanks for sending
> this info!
> Kathy
You're very welcome! It's kind of fun the info that comes around here,
questions asked. Who knew about thimbles beyond the basics? I certainly
didn't until the Tommie Jane thing hit me in the face.
Ellice (who also has hockey charms, but not sure about the sewing jewelry)
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>> I have a thimble cage that I wear occasionally on a chain around my neck
>> and a pair of silver earring that are made up of different sewing
>> charms, one of which is a tiny thimble. I also have a collection of
>> mostly decorative thimbles that I gathered over the years when I
>> traveled. Stuck in with those are two very old thimbles given to me by
>> my friend from her father's things when he died. He was an old
>> fashioned tailor in a little shop in Brooklyn.
>>
>> L
>>>
>>
>
> I have three special sewing items. There's a fancy silver 'pineapple'
> thimble that my Dad gave to his Mum the day he came to tell her he had
> enlisted in the army and was going overseas. It was meant to be a
> softener, but I don't think it worked. At least, not until he came back.
> He was Nanna's youngest and, I think, a bit special to her.
>
> Then, there's a silver needle case that was presented to my other Nanna
> in recognition of her voluntary work, turning sheets for the (military)
> repatriation hospital during and after the war. Her son was lost at the
> fall of Singapore and she always felt the needle case was somehow
> connected to him, since she received it in February, 1942 (round about
> when Singapore fell to the Japanese Army).
>
> Finally, there's the *real* celluloid thimble used by the
> first-mentioned Nanna. It worked hard for its living, doing mending for
> a family of eight as well as doing piecework to earn money during the
> Depression. Nearly all its dimples are worn away and it's pretty bent
> out of shape. BUT... in spite of my huge, peasant's fingers... it fits
> me! Needless to say, this thimble is the most precious of all.