"I prefer straw/milliners needles, I just find them easiest to work with. The eye is the same diameter as the shaft, making it MUCH easier to create certain stitches (especially bullions) and they're longer than embroidery or crewel…"
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Mattie replied to Margo's discussion what sort of needles do you use? in the group Hand Embroidery"Well I'm fairly new to embroidery and I wasn't sure about the needles myself so I just went out and bought a little magnetic needle tin case thing and filled it with a bunch of embroidery and crewel needles. I must have at least 20 or…"
Margo commented on sharonb's group Hand Embroidery"embroidering tea towels is a great idea. That's how my Gran taught me to embroider, that and pillow cases."
Margo replied to Margo's discussion what sort of needles do you use? in the group Hand Embroidery"Thanks Maneki and Ann. I have purchased some embroidery needles. The jury is still out on some of them. It seems some of the sharps are one sidedly sharp, and that doesn't seem right at all. So I'll keep looking,…"
Ann Johnson replied to Margo's discussion what sort of needles do you use? in the group Hand Embroidery"My favourites are embroidery needles, Milwards from England, but only if they say they are made in England, not just "English standard needles". Those are mostly made in China and unfortunately they often have burrs in the eye which…"
Maneki replied to Margo's discussion what sort of needles do you use? in the group Hand Embroidery"I used to use whatever I found rummaging through mom's sewing needle box as a kid. Nowadays I use whatever suits my need that I find in my John James Silk Ribbon Embroidery Needle Collection (25 needles, surely there's one for whatever I…"
Margo commented on sharonb's group Hand Embroidery"ND embroidery floss, made in Mexico, has anyone used it? Is it colorfast? I bought a large bunch of thread on ebay and there were quite a few skeins of this floss in it, it's very lovely and bright, but never heard of the brand. Any…"
Margo replied to Margo's discussion what sort of needles do you use? in the group Hand Embroidery"So...this is a serendipitous moment. I went to Scarlet Today to order some needles, and McCrady Enterprises tweaked me but I thought, no way. So after loading my cart with needles I went to the history of the business, and low and…"
Margo replied to Margo's discussion what sort of needles do you use? in the group Hand Embroidery"You girls are fabulous! I'm still stitching but each stitch makes me say "What could be a better experience?" I also now appreciate why I was in such high demand to thread needles as a child. Yep I still can…"
Sylvia Showers replied to Margo's discussion what sort of needles do you use? in the group Hand Embroidery"Just put Scarlet Today in Google
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Nicola Thomson replied to Margo's discussion what sort of needles do you use? in the group Hand Embroidery"Thats funny cos I use the right sized needle for the piece, no idea what actual official size.Needlepoints I use a tapestry needle, sewing up a BIG tapestry needle ha ha
Like you I learnt using whatever needle my mother had available"
Donna Abrams replied to Margo's discussion what sort of needles do you use? in the group Hand Embroidery"Where do you find Scarlet Today needles? I have never heard of them. I do know most things come from China and I prefer to buy such things for sewing from here or England. "
Sylvia Showers replied to Margo's discussion what sort of needles do you use? in the group Hand Embroidery" I use ( Scarlet Today,) her needles are by far the best, made in England for embroidery, are just perfect, do not snag just glides , I have been buying these for years now .
You should try them"
"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…"
Margo added a discussion to the group Hand Embroidery
what sort of needles do you use?
I'm not new to hand embroidery but...it's been a very long time since I've done much of it. My grandmother taught me and we used whatever needle in her collection of old needles to work with we could thread. Soooo, my question is what sort of needles do you use, and also why? When I quilt I usually use a size 12 from my stash of Piecemakers, Clover, or Roxanne, just for a point of reference. I'd like something that glides in and out of whatever project I'm working on.Thanks.See More
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- What textiles are you interested in?
- Thai Ikat, embroidery, quilting
- Where did you learn your textile skills?
- I learned to embroider, quilt, knit, darn socks at my Grandmother's feet from a very young age. As an adult I have gone off the deep end with quilting, learned custom tailoring and pattern making for personal use.
- Is there anything else you'd like other members of Stitchin' Fingers to know about you? Please feel free to tell us a little bit about yourself by way of introduction.
- I have surrounded myself with threads and fabrics my whole life. My interests have evolved from purely practical, as in garment, and curtain making to more espressive work. Hoping to take it further, to painting with the threads.
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- At 5:06 on February 22, 2012,
Carolyn Blakelock said… Hi Margo - Thank you :-). Welcome to stitchin fingers.
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