Dotty Thimbleton’s Guide to Notions, Nonsense, and Needle Mischief

By Debbie Danielsen

Dotty Thimbleton's Guide to Notions, Nonsense, and Needle Mischief A laugh-out-loud journey through the odd, delightful, and downright confusing world of sewing tools. Ever looked into your sewing drawer and thought, "What in the stitch is this thing?" Dotty Thimbleton has--and she's not afraid to tell you all about it. From sliding seam markers with big promises to chalk puffers that always miss the mark, this charming and cheeky guide takes you on a tour of the wildest tools in your sewing stash. With wit, warmth, and just the right amount of lint, Dotty shares the hidden histories, sewing mishaps, and hilarious truths about the gadgets we collect, forget, and somehow keep using anyway. Inside you'll find: The mysterious past of bodkins, loop turners, and rulers that glow in the dark Real-life sewing tool fails (and how to laugh through them) Vintage trivia, emotional support seam rippers, and a love letter to the Notion Drawer Bonus chapter: Dotty's Favorite Tools of All Time Perfect for quilters, sewists, crafters, and anyone who's ever had a button bounce into the abyss--this book will have you giggling, nodding, and saying, "Yep, I've got one of those too." Because behind every stitch, there's a story--and Dotty's got a drawer full of them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5N729MQ
• ISBN13: 9798280489066
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 45 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.1" x 6.0"