I will admit that I never gave much thought to needles.. I either had one, was looking for one.. or had to go buy some. When I had to buy I just grabbed a pack at my local sewing mecca store, as to size I guessed, getting it right more often than not, but with no real rhyme or reason.
But after being introduced to really really good needles all of that has fallen to the way-side. I am a firm convert to the good hand ( and machine) needle in the way I am a convert to good fabric. Once you have had it good.. it's hard, if not impossible to go back.
My new love is the Straw Needle, long, thin and perfect for sewing binding onto my quilts. I was turned onto these Straw needles by a quilt pusher woman at my favorite quilting store. They GLIDE through he fabric making binding a dream.
The John James needles can be hard to find but the ladies at my quilt store would be happy to send you some.
Maybe I am just blind... but I'm not seeing where these needles can be purchased. Their online shop isn't exactly set up with conventional categories... and these John James guys are not with the other needles.
ReplyDeleteNot blind.. I think you will have to call the store. the ladies are wonderful.. tell them I told you to call and say nice things about me :)
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