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Old 05-05-2011, 06:36 AM
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saf
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Originally Posted by sailsablazin
What are straw needles? I saw them at th LQS but had no idea what they are. Also, what is the difference between the "golden" needle and a regular quilt needle...I didn't know what to buy.
If my quilting thread is about 20 years old....should I buy new or will it still be o.k? Have been busy raising kids..
Straw needles are long needles with a round eye originally used by milliners for sewing straw hats and bonnets.
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