Hand Quilters - What size needle?
07-12-2012, 03:03 AM
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If you are a beginning quilter I suggest you start with a #8 and work down in size until you find the size that is comfortable with you. Most beginning quilters find the #11 and #12 too small to start with.
07-12-2012, 03:10 AM
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Holice said what I was going to say - I started w/ a Size 8 and I know use a size 10. I use a between from Jeanna Kimball's Foxglove Cottage. The shaft seems to be a bit sturdier than other needles that I have used.
Definitely try a lot of needles. If you are in a quilting group- borrow from them to see what will work for you.
Definitely try a lot of needles. If you are in a quilting group- borrow from them to see what will work for you.
07-12-2012, 03:52 AM
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I use a size 12 between also. As I have gotten older, they are harder to thread, so whenever my daughter comes over she will thread a whole pkg. of quilting needles on the spool of thread for me.....so much easier!!
07-12-2012, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by the old one
Full agreement with those who choose John James brand, a size 12 produces the smallest stitches for me, but the eyes seem to be getting smaller and harder to thread--possibly my eyes are getting older?
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