Originally Posted by cactusmomma
a staw needle. That is a new term for me. What do I look for and where do I look to find them?
Straw needles are hollow, very thin, and come in a tube. I use #11s and get them at my local quilt shop. Don't think I've ever seen them at Joann's. They can be mail ordered from various sources like www.keepsakequilting.com, too.