Session 5, Sewing/Quilting

Thimbles

What is it? – Thimbles in one form or another have been around a long as needles have.  Ancient sewing artifacts include “press stones”, the precursor to modern thimbles.  Almost 2500 years ago residents of the Mediterranean area were using more familiar shaped bronze thimbles. Why?  Well, whether you’re pushing a spike through animal hides… Read More Thimbles