I enjoyed reading this Christine but, I should confess, my pleasure came (at least in part) from an increasing feeling that I might be relatively ‘normal’ 😉

Having just moved house and had to give away a lot of unused stationery, I think I could say I was a stationery addict too. I’ve recorded most of the things I have ever made for sale (patterns, making instructions, time taken, materials used, costs), but your blog has made me realise that there is so much more I could be doing with quilting notes. Thank you.

I really enjoyed this Blog. I, too, have a ‘thing’ for thimbles. Years ago I had a collection of all sorts, china, porcelain, you name it I had one. I never used any of them to sew – except for the silver one my Mum bought me for my 40th. But I was always afraid of losing it so put it away somewhere safe. In the past 2 years, since starting to Patchwork, I have bought 3 thimbles. A metal wrap around one, a silicone with metal wrapped round it, and a Prym silicone (which I think you recomended!) – I keep the Prym in my pocket and often wear it on my finger. It is the most comfortable one and easy to use. Thank you.

I think the only thimble I own is a ceramic ‘Felixstowe’ one lol. I used to have a good callous when I was very young but now I get a hole in my finger from hand sewing, I might have to invest in that Prym one…

Now I love my leather thimbles, like shoes they come to the shape of your finger over time. Often forget I am wearing them and have been know to go on school run still wearing them!

I usually tack my EPP, as I’m always a bit wary of using any sort of glue – does this need to be washed out?

Fascinating – looking forward to the next part!

What talent you have!

Love it
As a newbie I actually envy your stash and I’d love a box of scraps. Sadly I have a very long way to go before I walk in your shoes

Sounds so like my stash problems!!!