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Old 01-06-2016, 02:38 AM
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Knitette
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Question What needle for hand sewing binding?

It's no secret I hate hand sewing ((shudder)) - even sewing buttons on by machine if I can - but I do hand sew some quilt bindings. I just prefer the look of them, so grit my teeth and get on with it.

I've read a bit about different types - sharps, betweens, etc, but no idea of what I should be using, or indeed size............ What type of needle is best?

(A Magic Needle suggestion that would do the sewing for you would be great!)

Also, I just use ordinary piecing thread, usually Aurifil. Should I be using coated quilting thread?

Thanks folks.
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