Originally Posted by Lucille A
Another hint: go to the variety store or hardware store and get a small pair of pliers (jewelry pliers work also). These work extremely well.
Lucille
Actually I was hoping to avoid picking up and putting down, the way I am now. I feel I could go a bit faster if I could keep the needle in my hand the whole time. I really love hand quilting, but whenever it gets close to the seams, stuff slows down.