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Gaven's Tying Needle- Anyone know where to get these?

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Old 01-08-2013, 04:58 AM
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I tie quilts for my church all the time and the ones that I "LOVE" are called Chenille needles. they have a big eye but they have a sharp point unlike tapestry needles.
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Old 01-08-2013, 05:30 AM
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Those needles would be good for tying comforters. I don't tie quilts, just comforters.
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Old 01-08-2013, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Pat M. View Post
They are carpet or upholstery needles and can be bought at any Jo Ann's or even Wal Mart.

No they are different. I have the needles to compare.
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Old 01-08-2013, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Teeler View Post
The only two quilts I've ever made I tied...mostly because I like the look. I was on youtube the other day and saw this gal using this HANDY DANDY tying needle, and I emailed her, but got no response. Does anyone know if these are available for sale?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zqSgU-o57E
Those needles are awesome..You can buy them at Wall-Mart...That is where I got mine years ago...
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Old 01-08-2013, 12:17 PM
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mermaid has it right; the needles that Apryl is using in the vid are specially curved on the end (specific to left- or right-handed use), and are not usual & customary upholstery/quilting needles. I have googled all forms of "Gaven's needle" and Apryl (whatsherface) to no avail.
If they are not available for sale, perhaps a regular curved needle could actually be bent successfully.
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Old 01-08-2013, 01:39 PM
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I did receive an email from Apryl so she is /was real for one time. LOL
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Old 01-08-2013, 02:21 PM
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I've seen them at JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby.
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Old 01-08-2013, 05:15 PM
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joanns has them that is where i brought my several years ago
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Old 01-08-2013, 05:20 PM
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To curve needles yourself see this blog http://badgerandchirp.blogspot.com/2...1-needles.html
Looks like you need to put several bends in it rather than the long single curve others are posting about. Good luck.
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Old 01-08-2013, 07:30 PM
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I have one that I've used for years. But I bought it when I was upholstering things and that's where I bought it from. Might try upholstering items. Just a thought.



Originally Posted by Teeler View Post
The only two quilts I've ever made I tied...mostly because I like the look. I was on youtube the other day and saw this gal using this HANDY DANDY tying needle, and I emailed her, but got no response. Does anyone know if these are available for sale?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zqSgU-o57E
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