Thursday

Show and Tell

Time for Kelli's Show and Tell, go here to see lots more!


I'm sharing a little shelf I have above my sewing machine. It has mostly mini sewing related items. On the top shelf beside the antique sewing machine ornament is my mother's thimble. She always used a thimble while sewing, but I never could get used to using one! I bought an extra small thimble, on the right, hoping it would help me, but it still felt awkward on my finger! Do you use a thimble?
The little oval picture is of me when I was about two years old. At the bottom of the K, is a yellow rose, it's a pin made from a cut-out paper rose. Someone gave it to me years ago. I think you can click on the photo to enlarge and see other details.

I hope you enjoyed my Show and Tell! Thanks for stopping by!

Katherine

16 comments:

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Very cute Katherine. I like the little dress form. Have a great weekend!

DeNiece Barnes said...

I love your wonder shelf and everything on it, what a great show and tell, stop by sometime and visit me.

Wanita said...

Your shelf with all of your treasures is very pretty. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Susan said...

Cute display. I also have my mother's old thimble!!!
Susan

Hootin Anni said...

That shelving unit is so unique and such treasures you've placed on it. To answer your question, no I don't use a thimble, but I DO have my mother's from many, MANY years ago. Loved this show n tell this week.

Alice said...

It is so nice you have such a lovely place to display your mother's thimble. I have used a thimble when sewing heavy fabric. It really does help to push the needle through while saving your fingertip.

A Hint of Home said...

I do use a thimble if the fabric is thick or heavy.
Your shelf is so cute. I wish we could see your picture better. I'm sure you were a cutie.

Adrienne said...

Very cute! I have quite a few old sewing treasures but not all of them are out on display yet. I'm re-doing my sewing room area. Thanks for sharing with us today. ~Adrienne~

Lallee said...

I like the scrolly K you have on the top shelf. I use thimbles occasionally but it did take some getting used to. I put it on my middle finger. I wish I had kept all the thread spools that were wooden years ago! Thank you for sharing!

Hugs,
Lallee

Anonymous said...

That's so sweet! I did a show-and-tell with my various sewing decorations a few weeks ago, and my goal is to have it all together like that some time. I love those shelves. And that dress hanging from the peg is so cute! So are the little dress form and the figurines and the K.

I don't wear a thimble, either. It feels awkward and I can't really work with it on. There really have not been that many times I've poked myself with a needle, fewer still that I have bled on what I was working on, none that it left a stain, so I think I am ok without a thimble. :-)

Love Bears All Things said...

I like your collection especially the bears. I have trouble using a thimble also. I've found the leather ones work best for me. Hand quilting just requires a thimble.
Mama Bear

Schotzy said...

So cute! Thanks for sharing!

Kathi~Lavender, Lace and Thyme said...

I love your little shelf Katherine, I had to click on the picture so I could look at each item on your shelf. Each item is unique but I love the old photo of you :).

Karla Cook @ Roads to Everywhere said...

That is so pretty! Thanks for sharing!

The Tiquehunters Wife said...

Such a charming shelf for your special sewing treasures!
So nice to meet you and to visit here, Katherine!
Blessings to you,
Claudia O.

Kelli said...

What a sweet shelf and it is filled with wonderful treasures. I have tried to wear a thimble, but can't get used to it either. I hope you are having a great weekend!
~Kelli