Why Your Sashiko Thimble is the Most Important Tool
If you've ever tried pushing a heavy needle through several layers of thick denim without a sashiko thimble, you probably already know how much your fingertips can end up hating you. It's one of those things where you think, "I can handle a few stitches," and then twenty minutes later, you're looking for a band-aid. Sashiko is such a rhythmic, meditative craft, but that rhythm totally falls apart the second your hand starts to cramp or your skin gets sore. ...