Needles for English Paper Piecing?
#5
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
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My favorite needles for any kind of hand sewing are John James brand, Applique size 10. I've tried Betweens and Quilting, and they're both too small for my large hands. I've also tried Straw, which I did like, but they seem to bend rather easily.
#7
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
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I use either John James or Roxanne needles - generally 'sharps' in either a 10 or 12- depends on what thread I am using- often for English Paper Piecing I use silk thread- I prefer a bit longer needle -betweens for me are just too short, 'Sharps' are a nice size for me, glide well and last through a project. use what you are comfortable with- that works well with your thread choice-
#8
peckish we must be twins!!!!!---i love this needle 1-it goes in the clover desk threader2 it will let you bead 3 i don't get a crampy hand i hold needles quite tight and so far have failed to correct this i bend needles all the time
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