I think I had an epiphany
#41
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Posts: 581
Originally Posted by Jshep
Originally Posted by mermaid
2 different sizes of needle--aren't they used for upholstery? Well, a quilt upholsters a bed..in a manner of speaking!
Judy
Judy
#42
Banned
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Enid, OK
Posts: 8,273
Originally Posted by mermaid
Basting 3 quilt layers together this a.m...having difficulty with my needle, and suddenly a bubble popped in my brain (figuratively). Tho't "why not?" Has anyone else used the curved needles for 'sandwiching'? And why didn't you tell me about this method? I'm having a pout about being left in the dark!
#45
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 673
i love "repurposing" of things--these have been used in operating rooms for ages. the heavier ones are known as "mayo" needles--the design goes back to the doctors mayo, of the clinic fame.
i use an old probe from work for turning corners on sewn things. i use old clamps for pulling things through that are too tough for my fingers.
the dentist uses a "crown remover" in his office that is a "towel clip" in the operating room. hubby used to laugh when i'd bring home cast-offs from work, until he fell heir to an old stethescope of mine that he uses in his garage for diagnosing engine problems.
i love my old curved needles. they are functional, and bring back memories! and i use an old cast-off clamp for stitching with them. it saves my fingers.
i use an old probe from work for turning corners on sewn things. i use old clamps for pulling things through that are too tough for my fingers.
the dentist uses a "crown remover" in his office that is a "towel clip" in the operating room. hubby used to laugh when i'd bring home cast-offs from work, until he fell heir to an old stethescope of mine that he uses in his garage for diagnosing engine problems.
i love my old curved needles. they are functional, and bring back memories! and i use an old cast-off clamp for stitching with them. it saves my fingers.
#46
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: 25 yrs in TN; now back home in MI
Posts: 1,871
Originally Posted by mermaid
Basting 3 quilt layers together this a.m...having difficulty with my needle, and suddenly a bubble popped in my brain (figuratively). Tho't "why not?" Has anyone else used the curved needles for 'sandwiching'? And why didn't you tell me about this method? I'm having a pout about being left in the dark!
#47
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 108
Originally Posted by mermaid
Basting 3 quilt layers together this a.m...having difficulty with my needle, and suddenly a bubble popped in my brain (figuratively). Tho't "why not?" Has anyone else used the curved needles for 'sandwiching'? And why didn't you tell me about this method? I'm having a pout about being left in the dark!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
IshtarsMom
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
3
07-13-2013 04:15 PM
J Miller
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
7
06-08-2013 03:30 AM
AngieS
Pictures
35
10-14-2011 12:45 PM