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Expertise

II CAN ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THIMBLES AND ANTIQUE SEWING TOOLS. NO SEWING MACHINES. NO NON-SEWING ITEMS.

Experience in the area

I have been collecting for almost 20 years.

Organizations

ThimbleCollectors@ONElist.com; Thimble Collectors International; Thimble Guild; Thimbletter II, Empire State Thimble Collectors

Publications

"Sewing with Scotties" Scottie Sampler; various articles for the "Bulletin" - official newsletter of Thimble Collectors International (TCI)

Awards and Honors

TCI''s President''s Award

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Dave09/21/091010OK. Thanks anyway.

Recent Answers from Barbara K. Acchino

2009-11-21 belding spool cabinet:

Hello Billy. Condition of spool cabinets is paramount in determining value. Whether or not the decals and finish are original or not, etc. There were also many different styles....desk top, etc. There

2009-11-14 Sewing Tool, I think?:

Hello Phillip. I have seen similar tools and they were used for rug making. Google has a US patent search service that is quite good. I'm not sure if they cover British patents, but it's worth a try

2009-11-02 Fabric Measure:

Hi Lori. Any chance you could send a digital picture. Based on your description, I'm at a loss. Have you researched the manufacturer or checked out google patents? I'm wondering if it might be a commercial

2009-10-30 antique needles:

Hello Tina. I can't tell you much without a picture. Condition and whether the needlebook is complete has a great deal of bearing on value. You may want to check ebay for selling prices on similar needlebooks

2009-10-27 sewing chair:

Hello Susan. First off, I think you sent the wrong picture, as it is a picture of a person and not a chair. Secondly, I don't know a thing about furniture. My area of experise is in thimbles and related

 

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