NEVER IN MY 64 YEARS..................

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06-03-2011, 06:23 AM

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Normacharlie

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Unfortunately, I've had it happen to me several times when I'm trying to push the needle too hard.

06-03-2011, 06:29 AM

#32

Mimito2

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I have snapped them several time. Only once have I found it in the quilt. I keep a magnet from an old stereo speaker in my "catch all" drawer. It comes in handy.

06-03-2011, 07:10 AM

#33

meanmom

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I have done that. I grip the needle too tight. I have also bent them. I took a smocking class and was told I should relax my hands. I guess this is why I have trouble knitting. It just get tighter and tighter on every row until it is too tight to knit.

06-03-2011, 07:11 AM

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pab58

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I had that happen to me when I was doing some hand-quilting. It sure surprised me!!! :shock:

06-03-2011, 07:43 AM

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ButtermilkMama

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I agree, use a magnet!!!

06-03-2011, 10:02 AM

#36

cassie69emt

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you could always take a magnet if you feel you didn't get the end and wave it back and forth to see if you find it that way . Just be careful not to go there barefoot or if you are like me you will find it the hard way

06-03-2011, 12:01 PM

#37

purrfectquilts

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The needles that break for me seem to be the newer needles. I am using many needles from 50 or 60 years ago and those do not break. I use, as some have suggested, a car parts magnetic dish for my pins and use the base to find any such broken pieces or dropped pins and needles. I don't stop looking until I get the item and that is frustrating but oh so satisfying when I find it! Sorry this happened to you!

06-03-2011, 02:51 PM

#38

Teresa 54

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hope it was swept up. that has happened to me, but I had the other half in the fabric.

06-03-2011, 02:54 PM

#39

madamekelly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie

Never in my 64 years-----------probably 58 spent sewing ----have I had a hand sewing needle snap on me. Just like snapping a match stick. I had the eye end of course. I've not found the point end. I did sweep the floor carefully---dog hair and all--and didn't SEE it. Hopefully it's been swept up.

I was hand sewing the binding on a quilt. Not difficult to pull the thread thru. The needle just SNAPPED in two in my fingers.

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Oh, well. Learn something new ------------or do something new-----------every day!

I have this happen every once in a while. I was told it was because of the way I hold the needle. (too tight) If I use a needle for a while it always develops a curve.