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Irene Schwall

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 06/30/2012

Expertise

I have been a collector of antique sewing tools and thimbles for over 30 years. I am also a dealer in this field and sell on eBay under the name -- serengeti2. I am NOT, and I repeat NOT an expert on antique or vintage domestic household sewing machines used for everyday home sewing. I can offer help when it comes to TOY or miniature collectible sewing machines ONLY.

Experience in the area

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Organizations

Thimble Collectors International
SCTC - Southern California Thimble Club
SDTC - San Diego Thimble Club
OTS - Ohio Thimble Seekers
Priscilla Nutmeggers - CT/MA/NH
Dorset Thimble Society - UK
Rund um den Fingerhut - Germany
www.925/1000.com
Cyberthimble on Yahoo

Publications

I belong to Thimble Collectors International & I chair the committee 'Publishing/Grants' and oversee the research and publication of booklets relating to sewing tools and thimbles. I have also had articles published on needlework related topics.

Education/Credentials

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Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
monica	05/24/12	10	10	10	thank you for the quick email back .....
Judy	05/24/12	10	10	10	Thank you so much fo your Help!!
Elaine	05/08/12	10	10	10	I rate this expert at 10 for .....
Kendall	04/24/12	10	10	10
Avin jimenez	04/14/12	10	10	10	I thank you and appretiate your reply .....

Recent Answers from Irene Schwall

2012-05-23 Childs sewing machine toy:

Hello Monica, Thank you for your query however, I do not undertake appraisals without the object in hand. I also charge a fee for appraisals. There are two very good books that may be helpful to you

2012-05-22 sewing Machine:

Hello Judy, Thank you for your query however I do not do appraisals without the objects in hand. I also charge for an appraisal. However, there are two good books out there written by Glenda Thomas

2012-05-21 Vulcan Child's Sewing Machine + biscuit tin:

Hello Alison, Thank you for your query. The Vulcan Senior is made of cast metal and it has "Made in England" printed on the front. Some of these are a free-arm style. Manually operated and they sew

2012-05-14 Burce Sewing Machjne:

Hello Cecil, Thank you for your query but I am afraid I cannot help you. The Bruce machine is a full-sized household model and my expertise when it comes to sewing machines is only in the antique

2012-05-08 Betsy Ross Green mini sewing machine Instructions:

Hello Elaine, I do have the threading instructions for the little Betsy Ross and am happy to share them with you. Please send your email address to me at: xtahoeviews@yahoo.com Be sure to put in

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