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I use a hand quilting needle for my binding and it has worked well for me.
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I have straw or milliner's needles but have never used them for a binding. I usually use a #8 crewel needle because they are comfortable for me. Probably I should use a finer needle; but I am happy with the way my binding looks and you cannot see my stitches.
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I use the same source as mommessy. Using tem for applique with silk thread almost hides the sewing. Love them.
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I use straw needles from a old established British company John James Needles Ltd. Have a look under "about us" on their website for some fascinating history.
http://www.jjneedles.com/pages/-About-Us.html (I don't have any connection with the company - just like to support a small, well-established company, and it IS a very interesting website! |
i bought staw needles, aka milliners needles to quilt my jane with. luv them, they are a little longer. for me to learn to hand quilt with. i am enjoying them. can't stand to pick up a little short 'quilting' needle now.
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I get my straw needles from my LQS. I love them! Not only are they great for binding, but excellent for needle turn applique. I don't use them for hand quilting, though, because they are so thin.
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Do they have a fairly decent sized eye?
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I have been using straw needles for several years to sew my bindings on. they are very thin and long. Love them. Get them at my local quilt shop.
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Originally Posted by jamsbuying
(Post 4693685)
I've learned something new - had never heard of 'straw' needles!
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Not really. i usually thread my needles early in the day, when my eyes are fresh. thread 8 or so, for the day. put a piece of white paper behind the eye, or turn the needle around.
Originally Posted by mucky
(Post 4695585)
Do they have a fairly decent sized eye?
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