Thank you all for your info and comments. Love getting feedback from a variety of people. Multiple heads are better than one. I have come to the conclusion that the curved hand quilting needles are strictly for use in tying quilts.

I use a big curved needle for tying quilts but I do find it difficult to handle because it keeps turning in my hand. Seems I can't get a good grip on the curved needle like I can a straight one.

Just looked at the link and read what they are to be used for - boxes, etc - not hand quilting. I'm really rusty with hand quilting but I don't think a curved needle would even work. I definitely see other sewing type projects though. John James makes wonderful needles - I learned with a between - way too small even with my small hand. Went to a Sharp - works ok - finally ended up with a size 8 straw needle. For me, they work the next, even though they may be too long for some. (I use straw needles for hand appliqué so I'm used to and do,like the longer length.). It sure would be interesting if someone actually tried to quilt with one - if they come in a size that is small enough to quilt,with.

Sandy in Mooresville, NC

I do the same thing.