January 12, 2010
Straight (Running) Stitch Embroidery How -To
One of the first stitches to learn in sewing or embroidery. In sewing, where the stitches are long it’s known as “basting.” Nothing to do with turkeys.
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I use my old vintage needles and have no idea what size they are because they are packaged in assortments. This size range should cover various fabrics and threads using the finest needle that slips through fabric without bending the needle.
http://www.joann.com/embroidery-hand-needles-size-1-5-12-pkg/4301685.html
I also use embroidery needles for most hand sewing because they are sharps and the larger eyes are easier to thread.
WONDERFUL INFO AND SO PRETTY
WHAT SIZE NEEDLE?