Hand piecing needles
I’ve recently begun hand piecing some of my quilt tops and enjoying it immensely. It’s very cozy to sit by the fireplace and sew. Anyway, I’d like opinions on what needles you all like for this. I have many needles that have been mixed together so am not sure what I’m actually using. I think that it is a #9 of unknown brand. I have some John James # 11’s that I know that I don’t like as they are a bit too thin and long. My JJ #7’s sharps that I use for basting in appliqué are too thick but I like the length. I want a good quality needle but don’t know whether I should go with sharps or betweens. I haven’t been able to find the difference in lengths between the 2. I will probably have to order online as my only local source is Walmart so I’d like to get it right the first time!
Thanks in advance for any and all advice.