Fiber Talk Canvas #4: Needles: Why You Care What You Use

In Canvas episode #4, we talk about needles, needle sizes, quality, and the role your needle plays in stitching and protecting your threads as you stitch. When buying, purchase top quality needles and several sizes in your arsenal so you can use the best option for your thread and ground cloth. As always, leave your questions/thoughts in the comment section.–Beth, Cindy, and Gary

Note from Gary: After recording, I actually measured the needles I use for needlepoint projects. Turns out I’m using size 22, the proper size for Perle #5 and Watercolors. While my memory may be faulty, I still know how to select the correct needle size.–Beth, Cindy, and Gary

Links:

• John James Needle Guide free download: https://www.jjneedles.com/needles-guide/
• Debbie Rowley’s website, DebBee’s Designs: https://debbeesdesigns.com/
• American Needlepoint Guild: https://www.needlepoint.org/default.aspx
• CyberPointers: https://www.cyberpointers.org/
• Anasazi Spirit (Gary’s project): https://stitchplay.com/anasazi-spirit/
• Poppers (Beth’s project): https://needledelights.com/product/poppers/
• Jeweled Valentine (Cindy’s project): https://www.rainbowgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Jeweled-Valentine.pdf
• Inchies (Beth’s project back project): https://needledelights.com/product/inchies/
• EverTite stretcher bars, Frame Lock corner devices, and tacks: http://www.needlestack.com/WebStore/Accessories/StretcherBars.html
• Adjust-A-Frame stretcher bars: Download the price list.