What's your favorite needle type and size when stitching down binding?
#3
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John innes no 10 short length. My friends find it too short and too small an eye but I love them for applique all hand work. At present doing an applique class and having to use a big fat poker, instructions from teacher. I'm doing as I'm told but not comfortable stitching. Apparently has something to do with not making a popping sound when eye comes through fabric.
What is a straw needle ?
What is a straw needle ?
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Some nice information about needles on this site
http://quilting.about.com/od/handpie...r-Quilters.htm
http://quilting.about.com/od/handpie...r-Quilters.htm
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Straw needles are thin/ fine, straight, long needles- another name for Milners. Often used for Beading because they are a consistent thickness, not ( fatter in the middle) .
I often use Sharps and of course the size depends on the weight of the thread I'm using. If I'm stitching with fine, silk thread I use a small, fine size, if stitching with a heavier thread I use a larger size. I like longer needles for some projects so do choose straw/Milners at times too.
Superior Threads is a good resource site with lots of information about different needles- types, sizes, uses, threads. A good place to learn about the differences.
I often use Sharps and of course the size depends on the weight of the thread I'm using. If I'm stitching with fine, silk thread I use a small, fine size, if stitching with a heavier thread I use a larger size. I like longer needles for some projects so do choose straw/Milners at times too.
Superior Threads is a good resource site with lots of information about different needles- types, sizes, uses, threads. A good place to learn about the differences.
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I don't really have a favorite for hand sewing the binding. I'll grab whatever is handy at the time. It's usually #10 between's (Roxanne's) as that is what I hand quilt with. Other times it's just some generic hand sewing needle that got stuck in the pin cushion.
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Some nice information about needles on this site
http://quilting.about.com/od/handpie...r-Quilters.htm
http://quilting.about.com/od/handpie...r-Quilters.htm
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