What kind of needle (betweens or sharps) & what size needle
#4
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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The fattest, longest needle that doesn't leave holes in the fabric. I think my best one is a slim embroidery needle -- bigger eye than sharps or betweens. I'm used to a long needle and have trouble getting stitches as small as I want with a shorter one.
#6
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Piedmont Virginia in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns.
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Toolazy has the point (oh pun my word <giggle>) because there are many of us who have hand issues and can't hang onto a tiny needle any more. I use the length I can handle with an eye that will take the thread and a shank that doesn't make a big hole....for me that's often a John James Darner in size 9.
Use what works for you!
Jan in VA
Use what works for you!
Jan in VA
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