Needles bending...
12-07-2009, 07:23 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by gaigai
OK, I just consulted with my EXPERT hand quilter and she immediately knew what the problem is. Your quilt is too tight/taut in the hoop. Loosen the screw and push in the center just enough to make the quilt stop springing. That will fix the problem.
And, be sure that your thumb is in the claw position in front of the needle when you are loading your needle/making your stitches.
And, be sure that your thumb is in the claw position in front of the needle when you are loading your needle/making your stitches.
12-08-2009, 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ginnie6
I've just had a hard time holding on to them. I had some surgery on my right hand a few years back and this winter for some reason it is giving me trouble. The middle knuckle is a bit swollen and just stiff and a little sore.
I've used an Aunt Becky's thimble for years but only as an 'underfinger' protector
--my top hand quilted in the normal way. Jean's method seems so much easier, although I haven't tried it yet.
12-08-2009, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by k3n
Originally Posted by sewjoyce
But I don't use a hoop and I still bend needles.... :oops:
:mrgreen: :-D
OK k3n -- another one of those answers where I should not have had a mouth full of coffee :lol: :lol: :lol:
12-08-2009, 05:59 AM
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I have a hard time threading the betweens...DD bought me a needle threader and never got it out of the package. LOL I use a longer thinest needle I can find...works for me but my stitches aren't really that tiny
12-08-2009, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by ginnie6
I've just had a hard time holding on to them. I had some surgery on my right hand a few years back and this winter for some reason it is giving me trouble. The middle knuckle is a bit swollen and just stiff and a little sore.
I've used an Aunt Becky's thimble for years but only as an 'underfinger' protector
--my top hand quilted in the normal way. Jean's method seems so much easier, although I haven't tried it yet.
12-08-2009, 06:15 AM
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I used to have problems with my needles bending (and breaking!) but I switched to Roxanne needles. I use a size 11 between. Takes a good long time before I bend one but I typically have about 6 threaded at a time so as one runs out of thread I grab the next one. Maybe the constant switching between 6 needles is keeping me from bending them? I love the Roxanne needles they are nice and sharp and seem to last a long time but they are a B***h to thread! Luckily my quilting light has a magnifier attachment.
12-08-2009, 09:56 AM
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I also bend needles all the time. I have used Dritz, John James and a few others, sizes 7,8,9 and 10s. I also have the Aunt Becky tool and have tried using that, but just can not get use to the quilt being loose. I might try like someone above has mentioned and use it only as a under thimble. I have also tried using the quilter's helper which looks like a spoon and using that I break my needles. I just need more practice, practice with the Aunt Becky tool.
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