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All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-14 | Phillip | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Barbara for your quick response and information, I will check out the Patent searches for the tool. And will search for Rug Making tools and see what I come up with. Thanks again. Phillip |
| 2009-11-01 | rose | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-30 | Tina | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | Yes | The response was fast and easy to understand. thank you |
| 2009-10-11 | margaret | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Hi, Thank you for your reply, i also have not come across such an item, and thought possibly a thread/waxer tool, yes all the holes are the same size, i also thought of a knitting needle gauge. Best wishes |
| 2009-09-21 | Dave | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | OK. Thanks anyway. |
| 2009-09-21 | Letty | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Makes sense. I did find some on Rubylane.com and I believe one on ebay. I will send pics. Thanks, Letty |
| 2009-09-08 | Dale | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-11 | Phyllis | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Though unable to give me direct information on my item, did direct me to other sources. Excellent response. |
| 2009-08-06 | Jody Eason | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-06-17 | Jan | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Quick response and helpful in that I have a resource to look for now. Did admit she did not have knowledge of this type of item, but did take the time to try and find out. |
| 2009-06-12 | andy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much Barbara! |
| 2009-06-08 | gene | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Many thanks for information it was very helpful |
| 2009-05-25 | Jacob | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Nice quick and concise answer |
| 2009-05-22 | Roch | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you |
| 2009-05-03 | Anna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Barbara, Thank you. Glad the picture went through ok and good to know what it's used for. Mine is still in the box, so I wasn't sure. My sister collects, so I will probably pass this thimble on to her. She will love it. Anna |
| 2009-05-03 | Anna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the quick response and the information. And thanks for not making me feel foolish for asking such a trivial question. |
| 2009-04-29 | annette | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Barb, I should have sent a pic which would have made your job easier but you certainly gave me much information and I wish to thank you very much! |
| 2009-04-11 | darlene | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | very fast and accurate responce thank you |
| 2009-03-14 | Marcy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Barbara - I intend to send more photos and accept your offer for additional help. Might take a couple of days (I have some irons in the fire.) Thanks much, Marcy |
| 2009-03-05 | Sindy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-02-02 | Joanna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your quick response. |
| 2008-11-20 | Debbie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Appreciate the timely response! |
| 2008-11-16 | Cheryl | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | that was fast!! thank you very much, I am very happy with news about the little dolls !! |
| 2008-10-23 | Ruth M Schmitz | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | THANK YOU! Exact year that addition was built on to the home! I just hadn't seen anything like it - EXACTLY the kind of info. I needed. Thanks again! :) |
| 2008-10-20 | Ellen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | She was extraordinarily fast. If I can get more information regarding the maker of the scissors, I'll be sure to speak to her again. |
| 2008-10-16 | Terry | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Barbara, Thank you so much for your help. Terry |
| 2008-10-02 | Patty | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Barbara, I thank-you so much! You're service was wonderful. I've just recently been reintroduced to the Web after a 10 yr. absence, and you are the first person I've actually contacted. I hope all experiences with the Web are as easy and wonderful as this yours. Again, I thank you! Patty |
| 2008-10-02 | Kerstin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you, Barbara. I will send a photo. Regards, Kerstin |
| 2008-09-29 | w toshok | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for a prompt and clear answer to my question. Bill |
| 2008-09-23 | Coleen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Barbara. So far I haven't found the patent, but I did a general search for Magneto thimbles and came to a site that had it listed. From about 1909. I was amazed at all the different thimbles there are! |
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Barbara K. Acchino
Expertise
II CAN ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THIMBLES AND ANTIQUE SEWING TOOLS. NO SEWING MACHINES. NO NON-SEWING ITEMS.
Experience
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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