This document is about the drive to get antique thimbles. It is a collector's dream to find the majority of their items and to make it unique to his or her needs. It tells of an author's love for thimbles and how these little items fills her life with joy. The author discusses her journey to find the antique thimbles she really wants and how others can find their desired thimbles. It also tells a tale about thimbles. It causes the reader to ponder about Where all the thimbles have been? The writer hopes that because of this article whether you love thimbles or not, you will appreciate those of that do!

As I sit here with my most recent thimble find by my desktop, I wonder where this antique thimble has been. I discovered this specific thimble at a new antique shop. I went into the dealership looking for something else. Each time I go to a new place or even an old place , I always ask if the salesman has thimbles. I make sure to relay that I want old ones.

Taking time on researching the thimbles has helped me to identify what is new and what is old. I have to say that I just adore an antique thimble. Antique thimbles are better than new ones because one always wonders where they have been and what they have been used for.

Thimbles are little, delicate, and each one is distinct. In the good old times, thimbles were used by most sewers to keep their fingers from the pain that needles can often bring. Now with all the technology, thimbles are a thing of the past. That is for most, for others they look to find thimbles for their collection. The special thimbles are the ones that are sought after. Most try to find a numbered collection or a series of thimbles. Others look for certain themes. Still a few just want antique thimbles no matter what they look like. Many collectors have their own unique desires.

A thimble to its collector is a rare cache and oftentimes the hunt or the creative find is what makes the exhilaration happen. It reminds of sewing and hopefully through the discover we get such great treasures. Antique thimbles are found in grandma's closets, antique shops, flea markets, garage sales, and now even on the internet. These individualized collections make each person's journey different.

For me, I look for thimbles that remind me of my high school years. My aunt had thimbles which were all adorned. I have some of those and I look for distinct floral prints as I go into stores. I have not purchased any off the Internet because I just have to see them, hold them, and know them. Yes, I too, wonder where All the thimbles have been.

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