What thread do you use when you hand applique? What needle do you use?

Thanks everyone.

Are you asking for hand or machine applique ?

For hand and machine appliqué I use YLI Silk thread. It sinks in the fabric.

I always use a #11, Richard Hemming and Son, milliners needle and YLI thread.
Karen

for hand applique as I stopped by a quilt shop today, and so confusing with all of the needles and they didn't have silk thread

where do you find Richard Hemming and son needles at?

Last time I just used the betweens 10 and Clarks and Coats thread . I have also done it with just regular hand sewing needles :wink:

I use silk thread and a straw needle usually. I also use a thimble:)

I use John James #10 quilting needles and DMC 50 wt cotton thread.

Just curious ... what did the store suggest ?