tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post6343982859844901909..comments2024-03-18T12:53:49.439-05:00Comments on That man Quilts?: The search for the perfect man thimbleLanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17961668927812199081noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-71597712258323234122011-12-13T17:49:56.127-06:002011-12-13T17:49:56.127-06:00I hate thimbles and I've given up the chase of...I hate thimbles and I've given up the chase of trying to find one that fits so I use little sticky leather pads which stick to your finger pad and are reuseable. The problem you may have is that your finger may be bigger than they are designed for.<br /><br />Good luck in the hunt.Mad about Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544300326099671122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-41078557039078506982011-12-13T15:31:53.011-06:002011-12-13T15:31:53.011-06:00I know that Oprah had an entire show on the bra fi...I know that Oprah had an entire show on the bra fitting once. I didn't see it, wish I had, but wondered if there might still be something on the internet about it. I think that the previews mentioned that most women do NOT wear the right size bra. Good luck in that advanture. Thanks for sharing.<br />cindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-8533145974364267292011-12-13T12:29:24.889-06:002011-12-13T12:29:24.889-06:00Seems like a girlfriend's mother could stand i...Seems like a girlfriend's mother could stand in for a duty like that. <br /><br />If I had my way, there'd be a machine that you could stand in and it would measure you and then sewers in the back room would whip up a bra that fit perfectly in whatever style and color you wanted.lwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731797783816953087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-12669913318211667922011-12-13T11:29:12.895-06:002011-12-13T11:29:12.895-06:00You two sound like such great Dad's. Sydney is...You two sound like such great Dad's. Sydney is one very lucky young lady. As for the bra fittings.... is there a good female friend, family member or coworker who wouldn't mind taking Sydney out for a shopping trip to help her with the bra fittings? Maybe a friend of her's Mom might be willing to step in and help out. Good luck.Deb Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206921657695916898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-55853631503256247062011-12-13T10:48:50.726-06:002011-12-13T10:48:50.726-06:00Hey, all. Just wanted to add that we tried the fi...Hey, all. Just wanted to add that we tried the fitting idea and it did not go over well. That's when I kicked in and started studying. We make that kind of shopping a very private experience, just me and her. I'd love to turn her over to an expert, but don't see that happening until there's a girl or woman to take her and be there with her. Til then, it's just me and the internet and the fitting room. LaneLanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961668927812199081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-38756576633220437472011-12-13T10:10:31.970-06:002011-12-13T10:10:31.970-06:00Bra fitting is the way to go but utterly humiliati...Bra fitting is the way to go but utterly humiliating for a teenage girl at the same time. I go to a well known uk store that has woman of a certain age who hoik them up and in and tug and pull to get them in the cups right. It takes a bit of getting used to but they make the best bras!<br /><br />As for thimbles, no idea as I can't use them. I did try out the fabric stuff that you wet and shape and it stops the needle getting through but I just myself too clumsy with them.Shevvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16597474715523695213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-78309854945345989172011-12-13T09:51:12.345-06:002011-12-13T09:51:12.345-06:00I second the bra fitting in store - not sure if yo...I second the bra fitting in store - not sure if you have LaSenza down there but they do a good job of fitting and have some pretty stuff that will give good support as well. Plus you don't have to buy every bra there once you have the size right. Feeling your pain with the thimbles, I must have a large finger because they all cut off my circulation.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788050553764300232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-21864215825802594812011-12-13T09:40:58.918-06:002011-12-13T09:40:58.918-06:00I agree with Laura on taking Sydney for a bra fitt...I agree with Laura on taking Sydney for a bra fitting. Victoria's Secret is a good place to go since they specialize. Bras are one area you can't skimp on. You simply have to buy ones that fit right and have good support. As it happens, those are rather expensive, but it is a necessity.<br /><br />Good for you for being so involved in every aspect of her life. There are a lot of dads in the world who are completely disconnected and a girl needs a good dad.<br /><br />Good luck in your search for thimbles. I usually don't wear one, but binding that last couple of quilts, I wore a sensitive spot in my finger and had to use a plastic yellow one that has been hanging around for years. I don't even know where it came from. It worked OK. I'm wondering now if I should start a search of my own, though.<br /><br />Can't wait to see that Christmas quilt. Way to keep us in suspense.<br /><br />xo -EElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07980461113595763030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-16232271387702736352011-12-13T07:27:32.793-06:002011-12-13T07:27:32.793-06:00As for the bra fitting thing, take your daughter t...As for the bra fitting thing, take your daughter to a good department store like Norstroms, hand her over to the woman who fits bras and go out for coffee. <br /><br />As for the pretty underwear thing, relate it to your thimble. Would you rather have a comfortable thimble that isn't very attractive or would you rather have a beautiful thimble that pinches?In my book, comfort trumps beauty in both bras and thimbles.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064129372930669591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-81195174200132970522011-12-13T07:11:58.243-06:002011-12-13T07:11:58.243-06:00Lane, check this guy out. Now, I don't use a t...Lane, check this guy out. Now, I don't use a thimble, so I may be totally off the mark, but I emailed him this morning..no answer yet...but maybe he makes these? I was wondering if maybe he could make you one to fit and if it would work for you....just a thought.<br /><br />http://www.etsy.com/listing/81810667/reproduction-medieval-thimble-ring-size<br /><br />I may not have a clue on this but it was worth a shot!! I am sure this is frustrating for you...now I will be looking for XL thimbles when I am out! I am going to look at some of the ones I have here, I just bought a bag of thimbles not long ago at an estate sale...you never know.....have a great day!Coloradoladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312809532968928183noreply@blogger.com