Hearty 'hello' to all thimble collectors all over the world! If my love has discovered approximately 3 months ago to these small finger caps. I am fascinated from the history and material variety of these small things. To collect attempts currently by means of literature and Internet possibly a lot of information about thimbles, and, besides, have landed also on the web page from 'Thimbleselect of Australia' - remarkably this variety of information. As a collective beginner I also find the prices helpful, at on-line auctions one immediately knows how high one can offer.

I have just started to collect thimbles. I found some beautiful thimbles and from there I'm finding my thimble journey. I love reading about the history and stories about the thimble. I am concentrating on collecting thimbles of characters that were around in my childhood (1980's) as well as thimbles that are unique in design. From there I'll most likely move onto other designs in the future. I'm interested in having a pen pal for advice on collecting. Thanks :)

most kinds of thimbles. I favor hand painted thimbles and have recently began collecting the TCC thimbles. I also like silver, gold & pewter thimbles. I have mini collections of swan, cat, unicorn & butterfly thimbles.

All types. As I grew up I realised I could collect these little treasures myself. Now i look for them where ever I go. I have only about 100 but they cover many different types- glass, porcelain, silver, plastic, aluminium, pottery, leather, etc. Having read Susan Gowan's book has increased my enthusiasm for collecting.

China and Porceline, usually Wedgewood but collect any animals and flowers available.

Pretty well all types, but lately have been really getting interested in handpainted thimbles. I received my first thimble for my first Mother's Day in 1980 from my husband - so he never gets concerned when I buy more as he started me off....!!

I come from a sewing background and started collecting Singer Sewing Machines. Once my collection started to take up too much space in my sewing room I decided to downsize. So I have started collecting thimbles which I absolutly love. I am very particular about my collection and I especially like to source out very arty pieces and/or unusual thimbles. Presently only in china but I am now starting to look at silver and other metal types.

I have just started collecting and have not settled on any particular type as yet. But OLD, GOLF, SEWING BUTTERFLYS, ADVERTISING OF NAMES I KNOW. seem to be the way I am going.

I love unusual sourced thimbles and thimbles from other countries as well as advertising thimbles and thimbles that are well made. I have approx 600 thimbles ranging from a roman thimble to todays thimbles, commerative and historical thimbles.

Whatever I fancy really, but I mainly go for Wedgwood, Spode, Coalport etc. I also collect from places I visit and my family get them for me too. I have nearly 200, not as many as some people.

Mostly antique silver thimbles,preferably Henry Griffth and Sons,Gabler and Simon Brothers. Furthermore the silver thimbles I fall in love with. I am a very picky collector.

All types, especially when i was travelling.I just love them. So happy to see so many others enjoy them as well.

Mostly silver ones, but all kinds of thimbles from around the world

whatever takes my fancy really but go for the unusual. my collection is fast approaching 900. I also have had some help from family and friends

Started collecting by accident really. I was bought one back for looking after someone's cat whilst they were away. The in a Sunday newspaper saw an advert for the Thimble Collectors Club and it started from there. Had a break when I left home and got married, but then not really wanting them to gather dust in the loft and the advent of glass door houses to display them; I have started again in the last year or so. Like all types, different types of materials they are made of; always like to purchase one on any travels I have been on, and have been very lucky in that friends, colleagues and family have often sought out ones from abroad for me. Must admit its a little addictive, but I love it. Love the web site, found out so much info.

Mostly silver ones. But I like all kind of thimbles especially unusual and old ones

All kinds - especially like Wedgwood (Christmas and Flower of the Month) and sterling silver thimbles.

Thimbles arround the world and all types of thimbles. I love trading with people from all over the world.

mainly Silver and Dorcas, also Wedgewood and Cloisonne

The major thimbles issued by the Thimble Collector's Club. I also collect unusual folk art thimbles & samples of many other potteries

Extension of my sewing tools collection with special interests in New Zealand items or for children (child sized). I was inspired by Sue's book to start to gather together a New Zealand collection and to research them. Happy to answer queries about New Zealand items if I can - your query might add a new thread in my research or add a piece to the overall jigsaw of information :-)

all kind of thimbles and sewing material

Francesca head thimbles, SylvaC, Mother/Mother's Day thimbles, and when I can afford them silver & enamelled thimbles.

all types

I wish to show you thimbles handstitched which I make itself of a unusual material. A theme: flowers, animals, people, mythical essences,holidays . The majority of them in the single copy, but I am always glad to continue a theme or to make a thimble only for you or in colour which is loved by you. I shall be glad if they will like you. I can acquaint with Russian collectors if it is interesting.

All type of thimbles from all over the world. I make thimbles by hand very beautiful. I would like to change thimbles with collectors of other countries.

Thimbles from other countries and USA States. I love all thimbles. Looking for a thimble from Russia. Also a Princess Diana thimble. I have many Texas thimbles for trade

any good quality thimbles which take my fancy. Started with Royal commemoratives, and now spread to silver (adore modern silver)and many other areas. Collection badly needs cataloguing, but must be approaching 2000 by now. Have had a sudden revival in interest in the last month or so, now totally hooked again!

Particularly Christmas, starting with Caverswall, of which I now have a complete set, but anything that is unusually attractive or just unusual! I now have over 3000 thimbles, which I am trying to catalogue and display. At present I keep them in flat cases, which means that the cases have to be opened to see them, not a very satisfactory method. Have tried wall hanging cases, but if lit ones head is between the light and the case. Would welcome any suggestions.

I have a large collection of good quality thimbles, including the Romanov Collection, many Crown Derby,silver, gold and many more....I particularly love the hand painted wildlife thimbles, and would like to sell some of mine and collect more of those

Porcelain, silver, pewter, and anything that is unusual or that catches my eye! I regard each thimble in my collection as a "little work of art"!

I collect souvenir thimbles from around the world. Now I am more interested in thimbles from small islands etc as I have about 900 thimbles from lots of countries. I also like unusual designs, shapes and materials.

Anything with children, tortoises, Beatrix Potter and places I have visited.

Thimbles all around the world, specially souvenir thimbles and not-usual ones. I would like to swap and having friends all over the world

Wedgwood thimbles, a few Meissen

Thimbles of Gold, Silver, Royal Worcester, RCD, Wedgwood, stone eg, Jade Rose Quartz etc. Any good makes of China, Bouchet agateware and absolutely any that are unusual and beautiful, I have a section of Cat thimbles and Hallmark thimble ornaments too, all Thimble ornaments, books, jewellery, anything thimbley. I would be happy to trade with other collectors from around the world. I just LOVE thimbles!!!!

I collect mainly china thimbles, my favourites have cats & teddy bears on them

I have over 700 with a special interest in Francesca thimbles

some china and wooden thimbles but mostly silver and gold ones. I also like to collect books about thimbles and sewing implements that have information to help me identify pieces in my collection, too bad so many of them are out of print now.

At the moment I am collecting thimbles made by Mason Ironstone, and Diary of an Edwardian Lady, but apart from that any thimble that I like the look of to remind me of places I have been or thimbles given to me by friends.

Souvenirs - thimbles from all countries around the world

Flower thimbles, silver thimbles and thimbles from countries/places in Europe

Sterling silver and bone china, just thimbles

All kinds of thimbles, I have been interested in thimbles marked from another country...but now I'm more fascinated of the ones that look different...like pottery or something like that. I also collect stamps...but I'm not as much of a fan of them as I am about thimbles. I have 218 thimbles today..and the collection is growing and growing. I would like to get mail from other collectors...to share the interests...I would also be interested in trading..through snail mail...I live in Iceland so I could buy some marked from here...in trading for something cool.....

anything that appeals to me

Schmid's Kitty Cucumber thimbles, Wedgewood thimbles, Antique thimbles, and thimbles from all over the world. I LOVE COLLECTING THIMBLES!!

adding to my grandmother's collection from before the 60s - sterling and bakelite

Thimbles - see www.vingerhoeden.tk

18/19 century porcelain thimbles mainly Worcester puce, blush,unmarked mid 1800's. I also collect Norwegian enamels by you know who? If you have similar interests please contact me

handpainted thimbles. I have small manufacture (family business), making handpainted ceramic thimbles for tourist places...So I am always looking for nice handcrafted thimbles from all over the world

All type of thimbles from all over the world. I make thimbles by hand very beautiful. I would like to change thimbles with collectors of other countries.

Hello Everyone! My favorite thimbles are those made by Sutherland. Lindner is my favorite maker from Germany. I love thimbles with unusual shapes & fluted bottoms - it doesn't matter what is on them! I hope to be able to add some photos to your wonderful website! I wish I had discovered this sooner! It's fantastic! Thank you for sharing your great wealth of information

I began with Franklin Mint's Porcelain houses of the world. I love novelty thimbles. I've got them from our travels around Oz; from my children's and friend's trips overseas. I've got more than 300 and I've just found E-bay!

Porcelain, Wedgwood, Tailor of gloucester items, silver, gold. Also sewing figurines.

all kind of thimbles.

My collection has evolved from family and friends giving me gifts of thimbles and have never actually purchased any myself. I have 37 thimbles.

all kinds of thimbles. I have about 800 now!

Silver thimbles - especially those with the JS or JS&S mark - although I have recently branched out into American.

Eclectic collector .. mainly thimbles and tatting shuttles. My husband, Ralph, makes many of the cabinets shown on this site

just about any kind that I can afford. I don't have a Wedgwood or a silver one yet, but would like to one day.

My favorites are the sterling thimbles and I also love the enamel and the Royal Worchester hand-painted birds. I also search for and collect children's books with thimble illustrations.

all types of thimbles. I love trading with people from all over the world.

everything, but cow thimbles are my favorite

everything!

Francesca; Wedgwood; intersted in better quality thimbles

Tatting Shuttles

what I can afford. I'm waiting for Prince Charles to take the throne to complete my Wedgwood Kings & Queens of England set.

old fashioned miniature shoes, thimbles and needlework tools (when the budget will allow!!)

beautiful and unusual gold thimbles, enamel thimbles, Brown & Bigelow advertising thimbles (especially the red top ones), and pewter souvenir thimbles from our trips. I also collect crochet hooks and am doing research on their history. Help!

I have in my collection many thimbles collected on my travels arround the world, but my main collection is of Charles Horner and Sterling Silver thimbles with the Chester Assay mark. I also collect sewing tools and Sewing Boxes.

All sorts and am interested in trading with collectors from other countries.

All kinds of thimbles although I am partial to Sterling. I have "Mini-collections" of Wedgwood, Bing & Grondahl, Purple Flowers, souvenir, and various media.

dedales de todo el mundo, me gustan todos
(translation - I like all thimbles from all around the world)

Mostly Wedgwood thimbles - especially looking for Kings & Queens of England set

I began collecting sewing tools, etc. in the early 70's and have concentrated on thimbles since 1979. My favorites are inscribed silvers and golds and souvenir thimbles from my travels - brought back 72 thimbles from Australia in 1998

Thimbles, more thimbles

I like all the thimbles, I have them very varied, if you want to see them it visits my page http://members.fortunecity.es/candidomr/. I get them exchanging thimbles of Spain with other collectors of the rest of the world by means of internet.

Country thimbles.
I am in need for thimbles from Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.

Thimbles (particularly old silver and gold); various other sewing tools; Tailer of Gloucester items. I love the historical aspect .

All kinds of thimbles from all over the world

thimbles and other sewing tools; particularly like any sewing item with Scottie dogs.

all types of thimbles right across the board, but have a special passion for Royal Worcester, Royal Crown Derby, Spode, Wedgwood and Franklin Mint series. I also ardently collect Dutch and Irish thimbles and hat shaped thimbles. Would love to hear from anyone with similar interests as above.

All kinds, especially fond of Caverswall, Sylvac & Pewter

All types of thimbles. I love the unusual or whatever piques my interest.

Various types of thimbles my favorites being Wedgewood. I would love to hear from anyone who collects Wedgewood thimbles.