Cyberthimble

An electronic forum for collectors of thimbles and other needlework or sewing tools.

Dorset Thimble Society

Needlework Tool Collectors Society of Australia

The Needlework Tool Collectors Society of Australia aims to increase knowledge of current and past tools and the needlework skills they supported.

Philadelphia Thimble Society

The Philadelphia Thimble Society (PTS) purpose is to share and promote interest, research, and study regarding thimbles. The Philadelphia Thimble Society meets two times a year, on the third Saturday of April and October. We meet at the Marple Library in Broomall, PA (near Philadelphia) at 10 a.m.

Thimbles on Wheels 

Thimbles On Wheels is a traveling thimble group that shares meetings in various parts of the U.S. at the invitation of other thimble groups. Meetings are on no preset schedule but are usually twice a year.

• ElegantArts

Elegant Arts Antiques sells high quality antique thimbles and sewing tools, reference books, thimble displays and related items. We specialize in English & European needlework tools and thimbles. We also buy collections.

•Tommie Jane Lane, 2011 Catalog

Hand made thimbles to order: domed tops, recessed tops, and many have an opening for the fingernail with a guard to prevent the needle from slipping.  Original designs may be sculpted in wax or fabricated from flat sheets of silver.  Production is by the lost wax method using the original model to make the mold to cast the thimble in Sterling silver or 18K gold.  TJ is in the fifth decade of making sewing jewelry, and offers hundreds of styles and sizes of thimbles.  She has made special limited editions for individuals and for thimble collecting groups since 1992.   
www.thimbles2fit.com.

• SewAntiques

I have been involved with both antiques and needlework for many years and since 1995 have managed to combine both these interests. I specialize in antique needlework tools, including work boxes, pincushions, thimbles, lace bobbins, etuis, necessaires, tape measures, needlecases, and chatelaines.

• SewCollect

Sewcollect Needlework Antiques is a purveyor of a wide range of rare and beautiful antique sewing tools, workboxes and lace making accoutrements of distinction.

• SewManyBits

I specialise in thimbles, both antique and modern, but also offer a wide variety of sewing related items, auction catalogues and books.

• Silverwareshop

The Silverware Shop is a manufacturer based in England that specialize in hallmarked sterling silver gift items including hand made thimbles. Check out some of the designs that we make on our website and if you cant see the thimble that you are looking for get in touch and we can probably make one for you. We also supply other silver sewing items such as pin cushions, scissors, needle cases and magnifiers.

• Thimble Society

 'The Rose' Royal Wedding Thimble has been created by designer Jocelyn Burton exclusively for the Thimble Society in a limited edition of 300. Front view shows a crown with initials for Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton. It's in sterling silver with enamelled rose both as emblem of love and a Royal flower. The reverse is engraved with 'Royal Wedding, April 29th 2011. The silver version costs £140  = $224; the silver gilt version is £160 = $256.   Postage is $16. The 9ct gold version is also available. All thimbles are hallmarked dated '2011'. There is a charming story attached to the rose. In ancient Rome, a wild rose was left outside a chamber door when secrets were to be discussed, hence the expression 'sub rosa,' meaning 'secret matter.' To order the Rose thimble, please email or phone  011-44-7419-9562 or write to The Thimble Society 1 Cathcart St, London NW5 3BL , United Kingdom. Email: antiques@thimblesociety.com