Yes I love Straw needles! Here is a link and they are on sale for $2.25:
http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponlin...ay.asp?i=25936
However when I was at the Houston Quilt Festival a couple of weeks ago everyone was talking about Tulip needles from Japan and they are even better then straw needles!!! Karen Kay Buckley sells them on her website here is the link.
http://www.karenkaybuckley.com/store.php?cat=6
Also on her page is a link to the best scissors ever! They are awesome...have a micro serrated blade that cuts the fabric without fraying...most scissors do not have this and they end up pushing the fabric away from the blade causing more fraying. The point is also really sharp perfect for applique.
http://www.karenkaybuckley.com/store.php?cat=5
Just thought I'd share what I learned!!