crafty pat

I use a hand quilting needle for my binding and it has worked well for me.

franc36

I have straw or milliner's needles but have never used them for a binding. I usually use a #8 crewel needle because they are comfortable for me. Probably I should use a finer needle; but I am happy with the way my binding looks and you cannot see my stitches.

ka9sdn

I use the same source as mommessy. Using tem for applique with silk thread almost hides the sewing. Love them.

annesthreads

I use straw needles from a old established British company John James Needles Ltd. Have a look under "about us" on their website for some fascinating history.

http://www.jjneedles.com/pages/-About-Us.html

(I don't have any connection with the company - just like to support a small, well-established company, and it IS a very interesting website!

sewNso

i bought staw needles, aka milliners needles to quilt my jane with. luv them, they are a little longer. for me to learn to hand quilt with. i am enjoying them. can't stand to pick up a little short 'quilting' needle now.

LivelyLady

I get my straw needles from my LQS. I love them! Not only are they great for binding, but excellent for needle turn applique. I don't use them for hand quilting, though, because they are so thin.

mucky

Do they have a fairly decent sized eye?

mic-pa

I have been using straw needles for several years to sew my bindings on. they are very thin and long. Love them. Get them at my local quilt shop.

sewmuchmore

Me too!!! I love reading and finding out new things. Everyone is so helpful.

sewNso

Not really. i usually thread my needles early in the day, when my eyes are fresh. thread 8 or so, for the day. put a piece of white paper behind the eye, or turn the needle around.