Hand quilting
 

For those who hand quilt I am going to hand quilt my first hand sewn quilt queen size gardenmothers flower garden (hexies). I would like to know what needles should I purchase?
Thank you!

Most hand quilters use 'betweens' for quilting. Size 10's are a good size to begin with.

why not get an assorted pack and find out which ones you feel most comfortable with? And remember, you have to thread them too - can be a problem if they are very tiny. I just looked at mine, 10 betweens. I can send you a package if you like, I bought a gross of them many years ago.

Many hand quilters use "betweens" - they are very short.

The bigger the number of hand sewing needles, the smaller/thinner they are.

I like 11 John James needles. When I can't get an 11 threaded, I go up to a 10. The number 12s are very thin and slide in and out of the fabric easily - but sometimes I can't get the things threaded.

Number 9s are still small and thin.

I love the size 12 betweens myself. But I do use 11's every now and again

Presencia Finca Perle Cotton #8 Thread Sampler Pack

DMC 6112/6 Aluminum Needle Threader, Blue

I was going to use this also.
Would this be good?

[QUOTE=ptquilts;8140866]why not get an assorted pack and find out which ones you feel most comfortable with? And remember, you have to thread them too - can be a problem if they are very tiny. I just looked at mine, 10 betweens. I can send you a package if you like, I bought a gross of them many years ago.[/QUOTE

Thank you this is very kind of you!

Be sure to stitch on a practice piece first, rather than starting right in on your hexie masterpiece!

I use chenille needles or Thimblelady XL. Thimblelady is my favorite, but some of the large r threads are too big for the eye.