"Wnen doing hand embroidery I use embroidery needles, usually sz 9. I prefer roxanne or Bohin I also have an assortment of milliner needles for bouillons and what I have now are Bohin. I look to see that they are NOT made in China. I have some made…"

"Milliner needles are also used in surface embroidery for making bouillon (sp) knots! I believe also in Brazillian embroidery. I'm not sure if the make them large enouhg for #5 perle."

"Try "bits and bobs" in plainwell MI or Nordic Needle, I have purchased from both and If nothing else check online and then call them."

"Hello Cathy, Welcome to stitching fingers.  I would love to see some of your stitching.  Hugs Judy"

"Welcome! Sit back and enjoy the stitching, thoughts, ideas and suggestions. Most of all have fun with it!"

"Teri, I do all sorts of needlework and I do use Thread Heaven especially on perle cottons. I also use primarily John James petite needles. I've never had a problem with them. As far as hoops go I have used Morgan Hoops with good success,…"

"Very nice, and I like the idea that you want to crochet your own lace. That's a great idea! That way you can color coordinate it with Your blocks, helps tie them together!"

"Susan, I love your blogspot( I will definitely will be visiting there again! Love your color choices."

"Mine too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"How cute!"

"Its good to know that others have to take their time doing both the naked blocks and the embellishing. My first Block was awful!!!!! I thought about giving up. Then I changed some of the fabrics and put together a couple of blocks and they were much…"

"Very nice Marie Christine!!!!!!! I especially like the "star" snowflake."

"I really like your block...I'm having a "block" in regards to my blocks! The first one didn't turn out like I imagined it would so...try try again! Continued success with yours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"Wow! Its looking great, I agree with Susan! I like how you are pulling the flowers together"

"You'll fit right in, we all are hoping to finish many projects. I've come to the realization that I'm NOT going to stress over TAST or CQ project! I will do what I can and learn what I can and all will be well. 2012 is going to be my…"

"That's usually the way it goes...take something to work on then find something else that calls our name and work on it! Your blocks are beautiful and I do like the hexigon although I will keep mine square You definitely give food for thought.…"