I had a fantastic long weekend in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at a Treadle On (people-powered sewing machine gathering) and found so many wonderful deals. Here are some pics of the meeting in you're interested: http://family.webshots.com/album/580334670ncGzyx

First, Good's had fabric on sale for $1.79/yard!!! I don't even want to admit how much fabric I brought home, but I am tickled pink.

Even more exciting to me (which is hard to believe) is that I finally found the perfect thimble for me. It's called Lady Fingers Thimble made by Colonial. I got the one with the open top: http://www.colonialneedle.com/cgi-bi...nal&search=yes It's the second one down from the top. Has this rubbery-type material on it, and the needle sticks without poking (don't know how). I am finding I have wonderful control, and with the open top I don't have to trim my nails so short to use it.

Another VERY cool thing I brought home was an 1870 Wheeler & Wilson treadle in awesome condition. It currently sits in my foyer, and reminds me just how far sewing machines have come. Beautiful piece of art in my opinion: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...80336166QyDGOW

I know many out there had the same dielemma of finding a thimble you like, so I figured I'd share. Don't know why I didn't see these earlier, but I do recommend them. Maybe our fellow memember Harry would be able to get some for his store?

Still trying to find time to unpack and get caught up with work stuff. Enjoy your day!

Trina the very Happy Treadler :)

Sounds like you had a great weekend. I love Lancaster and go there 3-4 times a year. The sewing machine you picked up is very nice.

What a wonderful weekend for you. Sounds like so much fun.

We are planning a trip there in july.. Just now looking at places to stay..
Where did you stay/where would you recommend?

We stayed at the Country Squire in Blue Ball. Stayed at a few B&Bs in previous years, but they were SO expensive so we opted for a cheapter route this time (more money to spend on other things, ya know). If you're looking for simple, clean accommodations (nothing fancy), I'd recommend it. They also have a diner right next door that was really wonderful to just walk for breakfast or supper. It was in a very good location close to many shopping areas.

Thanks for this. I have bought a dozen or more thimbles looking for the "right" one.

Please let me know if you like it, too! I have also bought at least a dozen, and now they're just part of my thimble collection. :mrgreen:

Loved your pics! I'm so glad you had a good time. That thimble looks interesting. I may buy one.
Thanks for the heads up.

Happy for all your great finds

Trina,

While searching links for thimbles, I found your posting and I did add the open top thimbles to our website. Here is the link for those who are interested.
Thanks,
Harry

http://stores.laptophoops.com/-strse...ble/Detail.bok