tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post47591964775612734..comments2024-03-28T02:47:39.704+00:00Comments on Sew Slowly: Considering my needles and taking actionKajahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-7230568402302571052016-06-14T19:03:47.435+01:002016-06-14T19:03:47.435+01:00It's so surprising that you haven't been d...It's so surprising that you haven't been doing your hand stitching with nice needles. Well hooray for treating yourself to new ones Kaja! <br />I love the close ups of Eden's quilts!Lara B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15135992633781076268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-91254544060311819412016-06-14T05:20:53.380+01:002016-06-14T05:20:53.380+01:00I was just looking at those same needles today and...I was just looking at those same needles today and had some in a cart. I hesitated to get them because of the price. Do you think they are worth it? I know I deserve them, of course...but can I justify the price??? How did you feel that they handled???thatfabricfeeling.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207386494389486604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-5259469019738542482016-06-14T05:19:35.940+01:002016-06-14T05:19:35.940+01:00I was just looking at those same needles today and...I was just looking at those same needles today and had some in a cart. I hesitated to get them because of the price. Do you think they are worth it? I know I deserve them, of course...but can I justify the price??? How did you feel that they handled???thatfabricfeeling.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207386494389486604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-2379656028687629112016-06-13T23:36:03.947+01:002016-06-13T23:36:03.947+01:00We're supposed to change out our needles???? W...We're supposed to change out our needles???? We aren't supposed to use bent ones? Or use them in more than one project???? I suppose that goes for sewing machine needles too, huh? <br /><br />Seriously...<br />I know a Japanese lady who told me about Hari-Kuyo - Festival of Broken Needles. Have you heard of this? Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-59309224565876109912016-06-13T02:12:49.090+01:002016-06-13T02:12:49.090+01:00Your blocks look bright and lively. Did you do ra...Your blocks look bright and lively. Did you do raw-edge applique? And if so, what will happen when you wash this quilt? Are the pieces backed with something that will prevent fraying. (I'm relatively new to applique and have only done turned-edge so far.) Thanks!<br />--Nancy. (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-11674750595142361492016-06-13T01:01:18.235+01:002016-06-13T01:01:18.235+01:00I love that needle packaging. I have to say that m...I love that needle packaging. I have to say that more than likely all of my needles need replacing.<br />CathieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466163934848609107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-14080203909986799182016-06-12T23:15:46.282+01:002016-06-12T23:15:46.282+01:00Very fun container for needles!
I always treat mys...Very fun container for needles!<br />I always treat myself to a little pack of needles whenever I'm out and about, so I will watch for these!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-24920262482418173272016-06-12T22:13:01.257+01:002016-06-12T22:13:01.257+01:00Your post and the comments from fellow bloggers ma...Your post and the comments from fellow bloggers made me smile, why because I too thought nice packaging!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01887041472873652880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-3662165364304349392016-06-12T22:11:46.995+01:002016-06-12T22:11:46.995+01:00Oh such lovely needles. I wish manufacturers woul...Oh such lovely needles. I wish manufacturers would all produce lovely quality needles, I would happily pay more. I use John James which are nice but don't come packaged like yours.Kate @ Smiles From Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17525561534884021883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-67258455037324074862016-06-12T17:59:44.386+01:002016-06-12T17:59:44.386+01:00I think I love the packaging of the almost more th...I think I love the packaging of the almost more than I love the needles. They are nuce.and sharp, but I can't seem to use all sizes in the package. Enjoy. I love your little cats.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16099689428882404427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-15841102970730360822016-06-12T17:59:37.827+01:002016-06-12T17:59:37.827+01:00I think I love the packaging of the almost more th...I think I love the packaging of the almost more than I love the needles. They are nuce.and sharp, but I can't seem to use all sizes in the package. Enjoy. I love your little cats.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16099689428882404427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-52971592629681580902016-06-12T17:06:09.076+01:002016-06-12T17:06:09.076+01:00What beautiful packaging for the needles! I just g...What beautiful packaging for the needles! I just got a new batch of needles myself, but nothing near as fancy. :)Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705160384198590025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-60838895768702404902016-06-12T15:16:35.051+01:002016-06-12T15:16:35.051+01:00I saw the new needles you are using at a new quilt...I saw the new needles you are using at a new quilt shop in Las Vegas and thought about purchasing them, but ended up with material instead. I may just splurge next time I'm there and get them. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523153624758462595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-39600178020049401702016-06-12T14:49:43.934+01:002016-06-12T14:49:43.934+01:00I have been looking at Tulip needles too, but I ha...I have been looking at Tulip needles too, but I haven't found a convenient source yet. <br /><br />I didn't realize your daughter was still so young. She is going to treasure this! Definitely worth putting to the front of the queue. Can't wait to see it done!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596185668087389269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-40071577453664330662016-06-12T14:34:02.341+01:002016-06-12T14:34:02.341+01:00I too would have been very pleased with that packa...I too would have been very pleased with that packaging! We have a lady coming to our club to do a talk on needles and thread in a couple of weeks so I am hoping to learn a lot and then be able to buy some new needles for myself at Festival of Quilts. I put all my old pins and needles in an old glass herb jar.Cut&Alterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513430347949305435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569814896996066785.post-17555585804268738012016-06-12T14:06:16.289+01:002016-06-12T14:06:16.289+01:00Ooh, love the look of those needles! I'm going...Ooh, love the look of those needles! I'm going to Quilt Canada on Friday and I think I will put new needles on my shopping list!SandraChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16016700656180845566noreply@blogger.com