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Old 06-30-2011, 04:23 PM
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Candace
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Originally Posted by Kitsie
Originally Posted by craftybear
I have been surfing this afternoon and thought this would be a cool project for all of us to post Quilting Tips and just found this one for us.

Sewing Needles Tips:

I never liked the idea of changing my sewing machine needle with every project. Instead I sharpen them by sewing (without thread) through a piece of fine sandpaper. It gives me a fresh needle everytime (unknown)
Is it really OK? I'd worry about the "sand" bits going down into the bobbin area. I'd like to try it if it really works!
Yes, I don't think this is something I would do either...
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