I started collecting thimbles way before I had in interest in sewing. My freshman year of high school, I built a small shelving unit for them in wood shop.
I've collected some from Mexico, Grand Cayman Island, and others from touristy places. My grandmother gave me an aluminum one and one from the Monopoly game.
I have one that looks like the Empire State Building, one of the Statue of Liberty. I have a pig, Pikes Peak, a Hershey Kiss, and a lot more. I've outgrown my shelf, and need to start looking for some more space.
I love thimbles!