Originally Posted by JS
Hi Everyone, Looking at the forum today I saw the item regarding applique needles. I have been using betweens. Faith mentioned something about "straw" needles. I never heard of them. What are they like? Also Faith where in Delaware do you live? I am from Wilmington.
Thanks, Jean
Hi Jean,
I live South of Dover..
The straw needles I use...are called just that when you buy them. The ones I am using now are by Jeanna Kimball's Foxglove Cottage - I bought them I think at Quilter's Hive in Newark. There are other brands but I have trouble finding them locally. I have heard some call milliners and straw needles the same needle but I don't think they are actually the same kind of needle. ( I could be wrong) These needles are quite flexible and work wonderfully when hiding your applique stitch.
Hope that helps.
Faith whose real name is Deb