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Old 08-06-2010, 05:37 PM
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What thread do you use when you hand applique? What needle do you use?

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Old 08-06-2010, 05:40 PM
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Are you asking for hand or machine applique ?
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Old 08-06-2010, 05:43 PM
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For hand and machine appliqué I use YLI Silk thread. It sinks in the fabric.
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Old 08-06-2010, 05:46 PM
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I always use a #11, Richard Hemming and Son, milliners needle and YLI thread.
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Old 08-06-2010, 05:51 PM
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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
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where do you find Richard Hemming and son needles at?

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I always use a #11, Richard Hemming and Son, milliners needle and YLI thread.
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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:
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I use silk thread and a straw needle usually. I also use a thimble:)
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I use John James #10 quilting needles and DMC 50 wt cotton thread.
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Just curious ... what did the store suggest ?
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