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07-20-2008, 10:02 AM

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Grandma Cindy

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Join Date: Jun 2008

Location: San Antonio, Texas

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You are so right Jerrie, it is the same with the needles we use at the hospital. The larger the gauge, the tinier the needle... Cindy

07-20-2008, 10:09 AM

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Grandma Cindy

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Location: San Antonio, Texas

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Hi there - Thimblelady.com has a beautiful selection of silk thread for applique. After matching with the project peice, your stitches almost disappear and also her needles are wonderful. I went to a day workshop in Orlando with her and sat there amazed. Oh to live in Australia and take more classes... Cindy

07-24-2008, 05:49 PM

#13

Donna Mae

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Join Date: Dec 2007

Location: 100 miles South of Orlando, FL

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I use a #11 or #12 and there very small.
The smallest you can get I believe. I'm just comfortable using them. I believe there a big eye James needle.

For my machine quilting I use a 90/14 or a 80/12, but I do crosshatch quilting, not anything fancy that some are very talented in doing.

Keep it rock'in
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07-24-2008, 05:52 PM

#14

Donna Mae

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Join Date: Dec 2007

Location: 100 miles South of Orlando, FL

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My friend Pat introduced me to the straw needles and her's are like 2 inches long. Nice to needle turn, which I will have to practice to get the nack.

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