they came today. there are 16 needles in each packet. 10 packets. enough for a Lifetime?
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they are beautiful. waiting.
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i don’t know about these needles, did i miss something?
i do think this is a lifetime supply but they will get a lot of use.LikeLike
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it’s from when i was trying to do a good integrated
applique and couldn’t get it how i needed to and kept
trying different needles until i stumbled on this
size 9 large eye milliners needle
in the bottom of a “stuff” tin
ABSOLUTE PERFECTION
and then, this last weekend i hunted them down through
this company. really great woman…talked to her on phone
because i couldn’t find them at first.
they are just the right thinness, are long, and the
large eye is Great.
i am putting all other needles away.
i don’t know why i felt compelled to get so many?LikeLike
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they ARE.
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magical tools=magical results
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hooray for plenty!
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yes!, it is TRUE.
how many times in my life have i learned this.
with hammers,
car tools
out door tools…axes, shovels, pitchforks
vacuum cleaners
melita coffee filters
cast iron frying pans
glass bowls
and all the drawing stuff
these needles are my belov-eds. i sing a song to them.LikeLike
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That is a very fine army you have there, Grace…they’ll carry you a long way!
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plenty. yes…
no need to spend hours searching for where i put that
needle.
but i should take a pic of what i did to try to help me
keep track of it
and i hope i don’t get “loose valued”, having such
a wealth…LikeLike
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well…i’ve got a long way to go.
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i promise not to whisper about you!
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well, only sweet somethings…
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So shiny and strong, stand at the ready.
After reading your recap of their strong points (ha ha) – These sound like the perfect needle! I like big eyes and long length too 🙂
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i think you bought out the shop!
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okay, I took a quick glance and thought Lucky Strikes? Pall Mall? because I know you’re trying to quit smoking (and that’s the ex-smoker in me, I suppose),but a slightly longer look revealed needles, which may keep you stitching when you’re itching for a smoke, so it’s good to have plenty!
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You are so right about the good tools. I just treated myself to new needles too. I am always bending the one I am using and then can’t find another – so I got a lot and keep them close. Like a new box of crayons – but the colors yet to be decided.
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Growing up with a craftsman father instilled in me the value of good tools. A good needle is truly a good friend. It won’t snap in half when you tug too hard, it will form to your hand, and make stitches dance. Enjoy your treasures and stitch to your hearts content.
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i found cotton darners are nice too, so i got a large supply…hah….it turns out it wasn’t large enough, once i put a pack here…and there…
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funny… so did i!
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well… i haven’t found a needle i really love yet. maybe i will try these. thanks grace.
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mmmmmmmmmmmmm needles. I LOVE GOOD QUALITY NEEDLES. I am using the same brand and size at the moment, they are excellent. I have had a love for all things haberdashery since I was a child, in particular needles and thread. So as you can imagine I have quite a selection of old and new, my treasures. It is amazing how the quality can vary, crap ones just make stitching a chore. Nice to see you with a beautiful stash. Marg. ox
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Just don’t put them someplace “safe” and forget where they are. 🙂
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i WISH i had been to the shop. there is NO shop
here. so it’s just buying “blind” on-line. that’s why
i appreciated the woman so much when i called…a person.LikeLike
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boy…you can tell how long ago you quit. i don’t think they make those brands anymore. but i roll my own
from a can.
yup. stitching when i’m itching. that’s exactly it.LikeLike
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silly
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i need to re organize my “stuff” box, basket, tin or
whatever. it’s everywhere.LikeLike
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you were lucky. good tools and good care of those tools.
Yes…i am feeling the joy of itLikeLike
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as above…i need to take myself in hand and organize my sewing things. they deserve it.
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i’ll send you one. you can try it. i know it is a very
singular/personal thing…will put it in the mail tomorrow or next day….LikeLike
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OH i love that…., us using the same thing…makes me
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no…am keeping them right in plain sight.
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I have no idea what I’m using, just whatever is close at hand! I’m not sure I’ve known a great needle…yet! I sewed all of Jude’s feathers with this old bent thing. Haha Maybe I should pay more attention to this tool of importance.
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an old bent thing is just great. the reason i searched
for more is because an old bent thing Worked in a way
i needed it to.
i think maybe something needs to come UP to make it an
issue?
for me, i will forever associate these needles with
learning that Integrated Applique. it was a really
AMAZING MOMENT for me and a real significant point in
my learning all this cloth making.LikeLike
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Ah! böwakawa poussé, poussé
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grace you are too generous… i wasn’t hinting…honest! but thank you so much… i accept with gratitude!
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this is Thursday and i am still admiring them….
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i know, but what better way to try different ones?
beside, it will be a good feeling to think of you
with one..LikeLike
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bowakawa pousse, pousse back atcha
(what does that mean????)LikeLike
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