...since trying to learn applique, different needles have been added to my notions drawer(s!) but have stuck with Jeanna Kimball's #11 straw needles for quite awhile. Our LQS now carries the Tulip/Hiroshima needles and I just had to give them a go...
The little tube inside the very pretty packaging holds 6 needles. (Presentation grabs a quilter easily!) So far, the actual needle (size 10) is really nice...it does have a different feel to it - as you can see in the picture, it is slightly shorter then the #11 - but it works through the fabric with a very fine, sharp point. It is not as flexible as the Jeanna Kimball needles - which I tend to bend quickly. One advantage for those of us with aging vision, is that the eye is a tad larger and makes for easier threading...I also purchased the hand quilting needles but have not tried them yet - will share my thoughts on those soon. (Excuse my clumsy effort at trying a collage!)
Do you get drawn to quilts that feature eagles? I sure do and have had this simmering on the back burner way too long...
Three eagles, partially appliqued, partially basted and all the fabric pulled from my stash to make Old Glory from Blackbird Designs....
....when I saw Kyle's at Timeless Reflections completed version here it kickstarted this project again - so am determined to have these 3 eagles take flight by July, 2015. To help keep my focus, I have joined this online group that features Eagle quilts. Bet we will be seeing some wonderful projects along the way. So check out Angie and Audrey's blog Quilt Like An Eagle.
That's it for now at Taylorsoutback - the gardens are winding down as the last of the carrots are being pulled and the sewing room is busy making some gifts for someone special....
Enjoy these Autumn days or the arrival of Spring for those of you Down Under!
Pat
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