"Straw" needles
#12
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.
#14
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!
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!
#15
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: S C michigan
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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.
#20
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Location: S C michigan
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