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03-19-2018, 04:06 AM

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Homespun

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What a great story!

03-19-2018, 04:13 AM

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BETTY62

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I did not know that thimble cases existed. What a lovely way to share a special memory of your Grandmother with others.

03-19-2018, 05:01 AM

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doloresbeger

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I have one of the Thimble Cages also. The thible was my grandmothers and I had it silver plated to keep. She did have small fingers for sure and I could never use it as my fingers are bigger. But it is a wonderful keepsake.

03-19-2018, 06:52 AM

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fred singer

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very pretty

03-19-2018, 09:35 AM

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RedGarnet222

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How sweet to have the thimble as a sweet remembrance of your grandmother.

03-19-2018, 01:14 PM

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Cheshirepat

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I love the idea of wearing my grandmother's thimble - I wish I'd thought to keep one! Forgive me, but I giggled at having a left-handed thimble. You know, to go with my left-handed hammer and all... (Am truly left-handed and have never attempted hand-quilting yet!

03-19-2018, 05:54 PM

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Beautiful great treasure for you.

03-20-2018, 02:31 AM

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Ukinusa

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What a lovely treasure.

03-20-2018, 03:01 AM

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jmoore

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BETTY62

I did not know that thimble cases existed. What a lovely way to share a special memory of your Grandmother with others.

Nor did I...what a wonderful keepsake.

03-20-2018, 03:08 AM

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Where did you find this piece? I'm the one who was inquiring about a way to present a thimble much as the one you describe. It is sterling and inscribed with initials and the year of graduation for my late mother-in-law. I intend to give it to my granddaughter at her high school graduation. She is named for her great-grandmother.