The best needle (it is the only one I've found that is tapered from the tip to the eye) is from Scarlet Today (
www.redworkplus.com) She also has cute hand embroidery patterns on her website. I think crabapplehill also sells those needles. When looking for patterns check out coloring pages on the internet--just google a subject and you can spend hours cruising through getting inspired. If you have any questions, I'll be happy to help.[/QUOTE]
Dottie,
What size needle do you suggest. Your info is fabulous. I'm new to embroidery, in fact I haven't started yet. Still gathering info. Thank you. Janet