A couple of months ago, Schirlyn Kamara stopped by the Nimble Thimble sewing shop in downtown Lancaster. She runs NuLife, a social enterprise that teaches at-risk women to sew. They make items from ...

Sewing machines whirred continuously as a dozen women focused on their projects at hand. Deft hands cut pieces of brightly colored fabric, while others stacked patterned pieces to be assembled. The ...

A few weeks ago, a friend I hadn't seen in a few years invited me to dinner. I arrived a bit early, only to find her sitting in a rocking chair mending a pair of socks, her thumb protected by a large, ...

Thimbles are thrilling to countless collectors who search for odd, old and interesting examples of the little finger protectors. Thimbles have a fascinating history and have been made from a variety ...

Thimbles are thrilling to countless collectors who search for odd, old and interesting examples of the little ”finger protectors.” Thimbles have a fascinating history and have been made from a variety ...

We want to hear about what you collect and why. Email Cindy Hval at [email protected] or call Kimberly Lusk at (509) 459-5457. Like many collections, Ruth Danner’s started small – very small. A tiny ...

Thimbles For You is a Fairfield, Iowa-based business offering beautiful handmade sterling silver thimbles to individuals who enjoy hand sewing. Run by silversmith: Jan Marie Larson, the service now ...