Originally Posted by ckcowl
are you using a fusable? i have found if i use heat & bond lite (or any other fusable) with the batiks it is near impossible to hand stitch. but if i am doing needle turn with nothing added i have no problems as long as i start with a new sharp needle. and i get out a new sharp needle as soon as mine shows signs of dulling.
No fusible , just batik being needle turned appliqued onto batik.