Originally Posted by
donna13350
I was self taught years before the internet for guidance. I used what I had, and found that a beading needle worked great...it has just enough flex in it to work for me. I have tried other needles over the years, and always go back to the beading needle. I find the regular applique needles are just too short for me to get used to.
Another tip..when pulling your thread though to the top of the fabric, place your thumb on top of thread as it is coming through..you will rarely get a knot or tangle this way.
Thanks - never thought of using a beading needle ....I will kept that thought for the next time I try applique. Great advice also about the thumb on the thread - I do that when I am doing bindings. Here goes my admission of guilt - lol - I always cut my thread way too long because I am lazy and if I do not use the thumb trick it always knots.