Someday I am going to learn to read all the way through before I post a reply. Sorry

Judy

I thought that everyone knew you used the curved needles...only not for just sandwiching, but for basting and even tieing!

Great Idea! I have some in a bottom drawer that have been there for years. Just never thought of using them in that way.

Jo-Ann's has the curved quilting needles in the Quilting Notion Section-if still looking for some!

i love "repurposing" of things--these have been used in operating rooms for ages. the heavier ones are known as "mayo" needles--the design goes back to the doctors mayo, of the clinic fame.

i use an old probe from work for turning corners on sewn things. i use old clamps for pulling things through that are too tough for my fingers.

the dentist uses a "crown remover" in his office that is a "towel clip" in the operating room. hubby used to laugh when i'd bring home cast-offs from work, until he fell heir to an old stethescope of mine that he uses in his garage for diagnosing engine problems.

i love my old curved needles. they are functional, and bring back memories! and i use an old cast-off clamp for stitching with them. it saves my fingers.

I also had the idea but hadn't tested it out. Thanks for sharing.

I thought that was what the curved needles were made for. Silly me, I've been using curved needles for quite some time. If I hit a snag and the needle doesn't move smoothly I use a hemostat (aligator clip like thingy) and "walla" done in a flash. I like the hemostat because when you clamp it onto the needle you don't have to keep applying pressure, it locks onto the needle until you release it. Gives you good control when using the curved needles.

yes, and I use it for many things - a great tool

The idea crossed my mind but never tried. I put a very small marble under
my sandwich and this helps to catch all 3 layers.

I have always used them for sandwich basting and whenever I tie off a quilt. So much easier.