I also am a leftie. I use my left and to hold needle and my right hand is under material to press needle back up and get about 6 stitches on needle, then pull thread thru material. I use a short, sharp needle, and have the material smooth, but loose enough to rock the needle back and forth to get small stitches. It took me a lot of practice to get consistent, steady stitches, so do not get discouraged. I used to use long needles but kept breaking them. I also bought beeswax to coat the thread and tip of the needle when it becomes hard to push thru material. I have learned on here that needles dull fast, and replace now when the beeswax doesn't help. The sharp needles make handquilting sooooo much better!!!!!!!! keep trying, I am glad I did!!!
Deb :mrgreen: