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Thanks for this tip.
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What a great idea for tying a quilt! I'm going thru "thread threaders" like there's no tomorrow trying to get my yarn thru the needle's eye. I'm hitting JoAnn's asap!! Thanks again :lol:
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What a GREAT idea!! I've got to try this. Back in the old days, my dad was a carpet layer. This was before they used the iron on seam stuff to put the carpet together, he used a curved needle, beeswax and carpet thread to sew the seams of the carpet together. You could NEVER see where his seams were. Can't wait to give it a try. I'm sure my dad will be watching and smiling from above :-)
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Originally Posted by mermaid
Basting 3 quilt layers together this a.m...having difficulty with my needle, and suddenly a bubble popped in my brain (figuratively). Tho't "why not?" Has anyone else used the curved needles for 'sandwiching'? And why didn't you tell me about this method? I'm having a pout about being left in the dark!
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I think you may use whatever works for you. You bought it, you can use it......great idea.
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Originally Posted by toomanycats
curved quilting needles.... I use them for basting in the floss when I tye a quilt. I like the large eye on them so I can see to thread.
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I really have to start paying more attention. What a great idea! |
I recently discovered that my Babylock has a basting stitch. I played with it and it worked great! Maybe your machine has one.
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That's got to be the neatest idea I've heard in a LONG time! Thanks!
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If this works for you,maybe no one else has tried it before and you may even be passing along something that is easier than some are useing now. .
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