Tool Talk: Thimbles – Types & Usage – NeedlenThread.com
May 20, 2019 · Back to Thimbles When I hand sew, I always use a thimble, and it is usually a leather thimble, although I have tried many other types of thimbles over the years. I always come back to the …
My Thimble Substitute – It Works! – NeedlenThread.com
Mar 28, 2018 · Over the years, I've discovered that most folks who use a regular thimble when they embroider were raised on a thimble. All their hand-embroidering lives, they've used thimbles, so that …
Thimble Pads - Pros & Cons for Embroiderers - NeedlenThread.com
December 7, 2011 Thimble Pads – Pros & Cons for Embroiderers The Thimble – it is a humble little tool that’s been around for a long time! Did you know the earliest archeological thimble-finds date to the …
Open Thimbles Saves Fingers! - NeedlenThread.com
Jan 12, 2011 · The metal thimble is covered with a skin of yellow rubber-like material, so that the needle doesn’t slip on the metal of the thimble. These open thimbles come in three sizes – small, medium, …
Back to Thimbles and… uh…. Finger Gloves – NeedlenThread.com
Feb 15, 2011 · In the latest issue, there are some of the most elaborate thimble holders that I’ve ever seen! What effort people have gone to, to protect and house their thimbles! It’s really amazing! And …
Other Thimble Explorations! – NeedlenThread.com
Dec 22, 2011 · Many readers commented on their preference for these stick on thimbles, which are actually metal and dimpled like a thimble, but instead of a full-fledge thimble, they are little disks, and …
Tool Time! Chatelaine Scissors... & Then Some - NeedlenThread.com
Mar 6, 2014 · In the photo above, you can see my collection (left to right): a magnet that works as a needle minder or a chart holder, the chatelaine scissors, a seam ripper, a thimble chatelaine, and a …
Tambour Embroidered Flower: Finished & Materials List
Nov 14, 2013 · Overall, it was a good learning experience, and I enjoyed working this little tambour flower. Lots of room for improvement, and plenty of points to practice on in future sessions! Tambour …
Winter Needlework Project: Evenings with Hexies
Jan 10, 2022 · Other Thimble Notes I use Bohin’s leather thimbles for this project. It’s the only time I really use a thimble. I’m pretty sure I couldn’t do this project without a thimble, and this particular …
Favorite Embroidery Tools – Your Input, Please! - needlenthread.com
Mar 14, 2015 · The essential tools for hand embroidery are pretty simple: needle, scissors, and a hoop or frame pretty much cover it. When considering those essential tools, though, no doubt we all have …