If you are a sewing or quilting enthusiast, chances are you already know what a thimble is. But if you are a beginner or have never used this little accessory, this blog is for you. So, what is a thimble? A thimble may be defined as a fingertip covering in the shape of a cap…
There is no easy way to measure for a thimble. We can get close to figuring out the correct size, but the answer to the problem is TRY ON THE THIMBLE.
When you think of sewing tools, you consider functionality, comfort, fit, and style. But not many know that the humble thimble that makes stitching safer is a collectible. Even as there is little space for embellishments due to its diminutive size, this tool is a rarity. Antique silver thimbles for sale come with impeccable stories…
Whether you love quilting, embroidering, or hand-stitching, thimbles are great sewing tools to keep your finger protected. Sometimes, when you push the needle into the fabric with your finger, you may feel a “sinkhole” or a tiny puncture may appear over time. When you wear a thimble covering your finger pad, there is no such…
A thimble is a protective shield worn on the finger or thumb generally worn during sewing. While collecting thimbles became popular in the mid 1800 as a result of the special thimbles that were made for the Great Exhibition held in the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, the earliest known thimble was Roman and…
A thimble is a cap that fits over the end of your finger to protect it when pushing a needle through fabrics as you sew. The word, derived from Middle English, literally means “thumb shield” (but most of us don’t use it on our thumbs). The thimble has a long history. The oldest existing thimble…
We have had a rough 2020. Resilience has been the halmark of the entrepreneur survivors. I have had a really refreshing year for design work. As many of you know it has been my normal schedule to vend at Quilt Shows for 40 weekends (out of 52). I have met 1000’s of you… and examined…