What size needle do you use to sew on binding?
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I have machine sewn my double fold binding onto my gd quilt, and now am blind stitching it onto the back of the quilt. I am using my between that I hand quilt with, and then the thought struck me. Why have I done this for years? That needle is so short, that I have finger cramps from gripping and pulling that dang short needle. Is there any reason why I can't use a regular length needle? i am regular sewing a blind stitch. Is this a light bulb event for me?
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I have machine sewn my double fold binding onto my gd quilt, and now am blind stitching it onto the back of the quilt. I am using my between that I hand quilt with, and then the thought struck me. Why have I done this for years? That needle is so short, that I have finger cramps from gripping and pulling that dang short needle. Is there any reason why I can't use a regular length needle? i am regular sewing a blind stitch. Is this a light bulb event for me?
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you can use any needle you want- it's you doing the sewing! i never use betweens (even when hand quilting- i hate the short short needles) i generally use a sharp- or a milner (straw needle) to stitch my bindings- the size needle is dependant on what thread i am using- often for hand stitching - bindings, piecing, applique- i use silk thread so i use fine thin needles= but fairly long- sharps- being the most popular general sewing needle i have the largest supply of & use the most- in sizes from 8, 10, 12 & 14's
i also have a good supply of John James Milner's (which are quite long) generally in 10's & 12's
i also have a good supply of John James Milner's (which are quite long) generally in 10's & 12's
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you can use any needle you want- it's you doing the sewing! i never use betweens (even when hand quilting- i hate the short short needles) i generally use a sharp- or a milner (straw needle) to stitch my bindings- the size needle is dependant on what thread i am using- often for hand stitching - bindings, piecing, applique- i use silk thread so i use fine thin needles= but fairly long- sharps- being the most popular general sewing needle i have the largest supply of & use the most- in sizes from 8, 10, 12 & 14's
i also have a good supply of John James Milner's (which are quite long) generally in 10's & 12's
i also have a good supply of John James Milner's (which are quite long) generally in 10's & 12's
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I like to use small-eyed (like a 9 or 10), short, needles which work best for me. The small needle is easier for me to manipulate. It's just a matter of preference as to what each person likes. My Mother (she's gone now) taught me to use the small needles when I was young. Guess it always just stuck with me...
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Duh, silk thread makes so much sense to use for the binding too!!! I use it for applique, and I am going to finish the binding with silk thread. So many kinds of thread, but when I am educated, I use my education!!!
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