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My Little Indulgence.
When I got my thimble, I thought of it as a new sewing machine. That way it
was a bargin! ;-) Enjoy your new machine and tell the kids - Hands Off! -- Bonnie NJ "Sherry" wrote in message oups.com... I bought a Roxanne thimble the other day. I am so proud of it I just had to post. It's everything I'd hoped it would be and honestly just an extension of my finger, so comfortable and easy to use. I was the one who never could find a thimble that stayed on, and I tried them all. I'd finally resorted to using double-sided tape under the thimble. It is so nice to not have to chase the thimble all over the place anymore. They're expensive, by my standards, so this was a *real* luxury purchase for me. I'll probably have nightmares that my kids will put it out in a garage sale for twenty- five cents someday. :-) Sherry |
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My Little Indulgence.
In article .com,
Sherry wrote: I bought a Roxanne thimble the other day. I am so proud of it I just had to post. It's everything I'd hoped it would be and honestly just an extension of my finger, so comfortable and easy to use. I was the one who never could find a thimble that stayed on, and I tried them all. I'd finally resorted to using double-sided tape under the thimble. It is so nice to not have to chase the thimble all over the place anymore. They're expensive, by my standards, so this was a *real* luxury purchase for me. I'll probably have nightmares that my kids will put it out in a garage sale for twenty- five cents someday. :-) Sherry Congratulations, and enjoy your thimble, Sherry! I tried a Roxanne's thimble, but it isn't for me because I push with the pad of my finger. That means that the thimble sometimes turns -- very uncomfortable when you're wearing one that has a definite front and back. g Now I use a TJ Lane tailor's thimble, and it works perfectly for me. -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas sfoster 1 (at) earthlink (dot) net (remove/change the obvious) http://www.sandymike.net |
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My Little Indulgence.
On Aug 14, 9:22 am, Connie wrote:
Are you kidding? I've already left my family orders that I want to be buried with my favorite notions and fabric! And of course, my SM! Seriously, I have the same problem too. Apparently, my fingers are too small for most thimbles so I've used the plastic ones (the tacky ones that look like a real finger?). Those you boil in water until they melt a bit so you can mold them to your finger. But since they're so cheap, I end up not caring so much about them and losing them ... I think I'll try a Roxanne - I've always heard great things about them! 'Sides, they're so PRETTY! -- Happy quilting & quilty hugs!! Connie Connie, YES, exactly the same here! My fingers are very small. The best thimble I'd found was also those boil-first plastic finger-colored thingys. If that's also your current favorite, you will absolutely love the Roxanne. Like KJ mentioned, it feels like you're wearing a ring or something. You honestly forget about it, as it becomes an extension of your finger. Sherry Sherry |
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My Little Indulgence.
In article .com,
Sherry wrote: On Aug 14, 9:22 am, Connie wrote: Are you kidding? I've already left my family orders that I want to be buried with my favorite notions and fabric! And of course, my SM! Seriously, I have the same problem too. Apparently, my fingers are too small for most thimbles so I've used the plastic ones (the tacky ones that look like a real finger?). Those you boil in water until they melt a bit so you can mold them to your finger. But since they're so cheap, I end up not caring so much about them and losing them ... I think I'll try a Roxanne - I've always heard great things about them! 'Sides, they're so PRETTY! -- Happy quilting & quilty hugs!! Connie Connie, YES, exactly the same here! My fingers are very small. The best thimble I'd found was also those boil-first plastic finger-colored thingys. If that's also your current favorite, you will absolutely love the Roxanne. Like KJ mentioned, it feels like you're wearing a ring or something. You honestly forget about it, as it becomes an extension of your finger. Sherry Sherry Well, ya'll sold me! Are Roxanne booths common at most quilt shows?? Though they have those ring sizing kits, I'd be much more comfy at spending the $$ if I knew it was actually the right size. Do you think that there's much difference between models in terms of comfort/fit? I'm allergic to most metals - silver is the one I KNOW I'm not allergic to. Practically anything else and I blow up like some sort of freakish puffer fish! :/ -- Happy quilting & quilty hugs!! Connie I've started a FREE eZine ... and I've posted *LOTS* of free applique patterns! Check it out! http://sewverycreative.blogspot.com/ ----- It's BACK!! AND they APOLOGIZED! LOL! |
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My Little Indulgence.
"Sherry" wrote
I'll probably have nightmares that my kids will put it out in a garage sale for twenty- five cents someday. :-) Sherry - Ya know, even if they DO - it would probably go to a quilter - so you just need to imagine a future quilter writing to RCTQ and happy dancing about her garage sale "find"!!! -- -:¦:- ·.·´¨ ¨)) ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ..·´ Chris ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- ((¸¸ ·.· |
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My Little Indulgence.
On Aug 14, 9:48 pm, "Chris Underwood"
wrote: "Sherry" wrote I'll probably have nightmares that my kids will put it out in a garage sale for twenty- five cents someday. :-) Sherry - Ya know, even if they DO - it would probably go to a quilter - so you just need to imagine a future quilter writing to RCTQ and happy dancing about her garage sale "find"!!! -- -:¦:- ·.·´¨ ¨)) ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ..·´ Chris ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- ((¸¸ ·.· Now, that's being positive! And you're absolutely right! :-) Sherry |
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My Little Indulgence.
On Aug 14, 8:46 pm, Connie wrote:
In article .com, Sherry wrote: On Aug 14, 9:22 am, Connie wrote: Are you kidding? I've already left my family orders that I want to be buried with my favorite notions and fabric! And of course, my SM! Seriously, I have the same problem too. Apparently, my fingers are too small for most thimbles so I've used the plastic ones (the tacky ones that look like a real finger?). Those you boil in water until they melt a bit so you can mold them to your finger. But since they're so cheap, I end up not caring so much about them and losing them ... I think I'll try a Roxanne - I've always heard great things about them! 'Sides, they're so PRETTY! -- Happy quilting & quilty hugs!! Connie Connie, YES, exactly the same here! My fingers are very small. The best thimble I'd found was also those boil-first plastic finger-colored thingys. If that's also your current favorite, you will absolutely love the Roxanne. Like KJ mentioned, it feels like you're wearing a ring or something. You honestly forget about it, as it becomes an extension of your finger. Sherry Sherry Well, ya'll sold me! Are Roxanne booths common at most quilt shows?? Though they have those ring sizing kits, I'd be much more comfy at spending the $$ if I knew it was actually the right size. Do you think that there's much difference between models in terms of comfort/fit? I'm allergic to most metals - silver is the one I KNOW I'm not allergic to. Practically anything else and I blow up like some sort of freakish puffer fish! :/ -- Happy quilting & quilty hugs!! Connie The only one I know about is the solid silver one. And sizing is so weird. Apparently you buy the one you think is too tight. The fitter-lady honestly had to talk me into the notion that it was the right fit. You quilt for 15 minutes, and suddenly realize it is perfect. My aunt did buy one too large, and kept it for a long time. She just returned it for the proper sized one. Apparently they are very generous about returns, as long as the thimble doesn't show wear. Sherry |
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My Little Indulgence.
In article . com,
Sherry wrote: On Aug 14, 8:46 pm, Connie wrote: In article .com, Sherry wrote: On Aug 14, 9:22 am, Connie wrote: Are you kidding? I've already left my family orders that I want to be buried with my favorite notions and fabric! And of course, my SM! Seriously, I have the same problem too. Apparently, my fingers are too small for most thimbles so I've used the plastic ones (the tacky ones that look like a real finger?). Those you boil in water until they melt a bit so you can mold them to your finger. But since they're so cheap, I end up not caring so much about them and losing them ... I think I'll try a Roxanne - I've always heard great things about them! 'Sides, they're so PRETTY! -- Happy quilting & quilty hugs!! Connie Connie, YES, exactly the same here! My fingers are very small. The best thimble I'd found was also those boil-first plastic finger-colored thingys. If that's also your current favorite, you will absolutely love the Roxanne. Like KJ mentioned, it feels like you're wearing a ring or something. You honestly forget about it, as it becomes an extension of your finger. Sherry Sherry Well, ya'll sold me! Are Roxanne booths common at most quilt shows?? Though they have those ring sizing kits, I'd be much more comfy at spending the $$ if I knew it was actually the right size. Do you think that there's much difference between models in terms of comfort/fit? I'm allergic to most metals - silver is the one I KNOW I'm not allergic to. Practically anything else and I blow up like some sort of freakish puffer fish! :/ -- Happy quilting & quilty hugs!! Connie The only one I know about is the solid silver one. And sizing is so weird. Apparently you buy the one you think is too tight. The fitter-lady honestly had to talk me into the notion that it was the right fit. You quilt for 15 minutes, and suddenly realize it is perfect. My aunt did buy one too large, and kept it for a long time. She just returned it for the proper sized one. Apparently they are very generous about returns, as long as the thimble doesn't show wear. Sherry I'm sold! Thanks, Sherry!! -- Happy quilting & quilty hugs!! Connie I've started a FREE eZine ... and I've posted *LOTS* of free applique patterns! Check it out! http://sewverycreative.blogspot.com/ ----- It's BACK!! AND they APOLOGIZED! LOL! |
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Thimbles & Funerals, was: My Little Indulgence.
On Aug 14, 7:54 am, "Polly Esther" wrote:
Sherry! How could you *say* such a thing? What a thought. Polly I dunno, Polly. Probably because my kids don't seem to form the emotional attachment to "things" like I do. Come to think of it, I didn't think of this before, but I do have a weird emotional attachment to thimbles in particular. On the day of my mother's funeral (I was 19)...my father called my sister & I out on the porch. He dug in his pockets and brought out two of her thimbles, and gave one to each of us. It didn't seem the time to ask questions, and I've never asked anyone since, but often wondered if that act had some kind of traditional influence or if it was just something he thought up. Sherry |
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Thimbles & Funerals, was: My Little Indulgence.
No, Sherry, dear friend. I very well understand the heart-felt ties to our
mother's treasures. I have mine too. I was just reacting along the lines of our not being able to completely enjoy our indulgences because our heirs will sell them for 25¢ or sweep them in the trash. I'm just hoping our children will have one whale of a garage sale and a big party to celebrate their success. Unless, of course, I find a way to take it with me. Polly "Sherry" wrote in message oups.com... On Aug 14, 7:54 am, "Polly Esther" wrote: Sherry! How could you *say* such a thing? What a thought. Polly I dunno, Polly. Probably because my kids don't seem to form the emotional attachment to "things" like I do. Come to think of it, I didn't think of this before, but I do have a weird emotional attachment to thimbles in particular. On the day of my mother's funeral (I was 19)...my father called my sister & I out on the porch. He dug in his pockets and brought out two of her thimbles, and gave one to each of us. It didn't seem the time to ask questions, and I've never asked anyone since, but often wondered if that act had some kind of traditional influence or if it was just something he thought up. Sherry |
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