Hand Quilters, which needles do you prefer to use???
04-06-2013, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by adamae
I like betweens for hand quilting, sharps for other hand stitching such as the binding. Not too particular about the brand.
04-06-2013, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by lfty298
John James, Piecemakers and Colonial have been pretty reliable for me. The only really bad ones I ever ran into were Dritz made in China. I use betweens - usually size 9, sometimes 10 if I am feeling patient enough to put up with the bending.
The smaller needles certainly help make smaller stitches, but I have never been able to use anything smaller than a 10.
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The smaller needles certainly help make smaller stitches, but I have never been able to use anything smaller than a 10.
Lefty
04-06-2013, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
I use Richard Hemming brand needles; they're English. I also adore needles by Clover; in sewing supplies, the Japanese really know how to do it right!
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04-06-2013, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mike'sgirl
I usually use John James, and Bohin. I like them both and a size 8 or 9. I am not as proficient at hq as I would like to be, but will be quilting a lap for my dh, so will be getting lots of practise.
04-06-2013, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by P-BurgKay
Roxanne needles, size 10, 11, or 12, hands down. They are the best IMHO
I am thinking I am going to get several different brands and compare. I think the needle can make a world of difference.
04-06-2013, 07:55 PM
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I use Clover Gold Eye betweens #12. I tried their Black Gold, but didn't like them. The seem to be thicker and I found them more difficult to needle, which is contrary to their advertisement. John James, Richard Hemmings and Roxanne's all seem to bend for me.
04-06-2013, 11:38 PM
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I prefer John James Betweens #11, they are perfect for me. They don't bend and it takes a very long time until they become dull and don't glide through the layers easily anymore. IMHO it's a matter of your quilting technique how much you "stress" your needle. Some quilters put a lot of pressure on it and they need really strong needles. I always try to hold my needle very laxly (is this the right word for it???).
04-07-2013, 01:06 AM
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i use sharps (i like my needle a bit longer than betweens) brands i use are John James, Roxannes or Bohn's...sometimes i do with time get a bit of a 'bow' in a needle, but i've not broke any- is your quilt sandwich slack? or are you trying to quilt with it drawn tight on a frame or hoop? some (give) is necessary.
04-07-2013, 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
i use sharps (i like my needle a bit longer than betweens) brands i use are John James, Roxannes or Bohn's...sometimes i do with time get a bit of a 'bow' in a needle, but i've not broke any- is your quilt sandwich slack? or are you trying to quilt with it drawn tight on a frame or hoop? some (give) is necessary.
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