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10-03-2011, 12:32 PM

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Lots of good information from the awesome members of this board...Just love, love, love this site....Thanks to all of you for your help and suggestions!!

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i use 11 or 12's straws or milners- i like the longer length- some people prefer a very short needle- in that case- betweens or sharps are a good choice.
personally i prefer silk thread for applique- so that is what i use.

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John james and silk thread

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10-03-2011, 01:08 PM

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John James size 11 straw needles, and YLI 100# silk thread.

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