Originally Posted by mermaid
Basting 3 quilt layers together this a.m...having difficulty with my needle, and suddenly a bubble popped in my brain (figuratively). Tho't "why not?" Has anyone else used the curved needles for 'sandwiching'? And why didn't you tell me about this method? I'm having a pout about being left in the dark!
I thought that was what the curved needles were made for. Silly me, I've been using curved needles for quite some time. If I hit a snag and the needle doesn't move smoothly I use a hemostat (aligator clip like thingy) and "walla" done in a flash. I like the hemostat because when you clamp it onto the needle you don't have to keep applying pressure, it locks onto the needle until you release it. Gives you good control when using the curved needles.