“Threads Magazine” issued in 1988! My dear friend found this on E-market and got

“Threads Magazine” issued in 1988! My dear friend found this on E-market and got it for me. So sweet of her. I have my own Sashiko in my experience. However, I keep telling myself to doubt my understanding. There is always an addition to the Sashiko I would like to pass down. She knows how I approach Sashiko & this was a great gift. ☆

In 1988, I was the same age as my daughter today. 5 Years old. I remember running in & out of the Sashiko store. As you can see, the thimble was quite important back in 1988. Then, I found my family business’s thread there. The blueprint I had seen in my childhood… Sashiko may be a trend for you. However, please know that there are people behind the “word” you are using. 32 years ago, Sashiko was already introduced in English way before the trend started in early 2000. Some of my followers may know this since they have more than 30 years of experience in Japan & US textile. ☆ – – – ☆

NYCでいつもお世話になっている友人（というかもう支援者）が、1988年発行の雑誌を見つけて購入して送ってくれました。もう嬉しすぎ。1988年。俺、5歳！今の娘と同じ歳です。刺し子が嫌で、後に重要文化財に指定される古い町並みでボール蹴ってました（笑）観光地になったばかりの高山かな……？今の高山とは全く違った記憶です。 ☆

ページを開いたら、実家の糸の写真。そうですよね。1980年代の刺し子業界だと、なんだかんだで家業は知名度があった気がします。親父が35歳……？あぁ、今の俺と一緒……？とても不思議な感じです。指ぬきは変わらず。今の刺し子よりもどっしりしている感じなのは、日本の高度成長期真っ只中だったからでしょうか。ちなみに広告も日本企業が多いです（笑）。宝物になりましたー。 ☆

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