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Stitch Back in Mari-Time
Sun
Apr 14
GBP 800GBP 8.00
Price
Join Clare Perkins on Sunday 14th April for a fascinating talk on the history of the sewing needle.
The humble sewing needle has a long history dating back to Paleolithic times.
According to Chinese records, approximately 40,0000 years ago "the needle was considered as a tool for assassination, by being hidden under a sleeve and thrown at a victim on the spur of moment or even used as a weapon of self defence." Not such a humble tool at all it seems.
So whether used as a weapon or a tool, a sewing needle it seems, has its uses.
Discover the history of this humble object and what a helpful tool it is and has been over thousands of years, both for clothing and maritime uses.
Sunday 14th April, 2 - 4pm
The Longshed, Tide Mill Way Woodbridge IP12 1FP
Tickets £8.00. Book your ticket here!
Stitch Back in Mari-Time
A fascinating history of the sewing needle - what a helpful tool it has been over thousands of years, both for clothing and maritime uses.