Gaven's Tying Needle- Anyone know where to get these?
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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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zqSgU-o57E
#25
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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.
If they are not available for sale, perhaps a regular curved needle could actually be bent successfully.
#29
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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.
Looks like you need to put several bends in it rather than the long single curve others are posting about. Good luck.
#30
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.
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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zqSgU-o57E
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