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Thimble Holder

Over on Stitchmap, there was a great link posted to a tutorial on Idle Hands Empty Brain to make the cutest little thimble holder!  Check it out!
This is my first attempt and I have to 'fess up and tell you I blew it - it doesn't work.  It won't close so it isn't really being held open by the thimble like it appears.  I love this little project though so I will be giving it another try.  It's a nice green project too, using very small scraps of fabric and things you would usually throw out.

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Shawkl said…
Kerry,
All you need is a few more stitches on both ends of the opening. I stitched mine about an inch on both ends...and it goes back into place pretty well. I have also thought about putting a little "flap" on mine just to make sure it doesn't lose my think leather thimbles though.
Hugs!
Kathy
October 23, 2011 at 9:10 PM
Marie Alton said…
It's been a while since I've seen this little treasure shared ... I had this as one of the components for my Chatelaine pattern years ago!

It got me thinking ... about why it wouldn't close ... 'cause I didn't recall having that issue ... and made several of them ... didn't even stitch it part way as suggested in the directions ... so I think the trick is in the shaping of the plastic insert. Try making it a bit wider at the centre line (on the narrow width) and taper the ends more.

I could scan & e-mail my original template if you'd like ... just let me know.

Hugs ... Marie
October 27, 2011 at 1:46 PM
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