Welcome to our web site. The Thimble Society was started in 1981, mainly for collectors who wanted information and ability to buy, sewing tools and related items. The membership is free, members can send in pics of items for identification and if they send their email contact details, to receive notice of interesting items coming up in their particular sphere. If you don't see what you are looking for on our web site, let us know and we will try to find it for you.

Buying and Selling. We only deal in antique objects, we don't buy or sell items from the second half of the 20th century or the 21st century. If you have a collection of modern thimbles or modern sewing items to sell, my advice is get in touch with your local aution room or advertise in your local paper. Wew are always interested in buying any antique items.

Research facility. If you click onto 'Archives' you will be able to access the back magazines published by the Thimble Society. In their pages, you will find information, articles, and photos with prices. If you are a serious collector and want more in depth information with several hundred colour plates with price guides, then buy the two books 'The Story of the Thimble' and 'The History of Antique Needlework Tools' both by Bridget McConnel. You can buy them from our web site, or from your local book shop if the postage out of the UK is too expensive.