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Posted by Fran on August 28, 2009, 8:46 pm
As promised, here's my analysis:
I ordered the #8 sewing needle and the #26 Tapestry needle
The #8 sewing needle is a larger sewing needle than I like to use (I
prefer #10's), but still works ok for general sewing and some of the
larger (14 or 16 count) monocanvas pieces. I also tried it on 32
count evenweave project with a loosely-spread design (ie lots of open
room), but it's a little to thick in the haft, and the eye would catch
about 1/3 of the time. It never caught on normal material you'd use
for clothing - I tried it on both heavy and normal-weight materials.
The #26 tapestry worked great on 28 count hardanger, but was too big
for a tightly woven 32 count evenweave. I worked 4 solid rows in TW's
Mermaid with it and had absolutely no problem with it. Which says a
lot considering the amount of confetti stitching she likes. It works
OK on the same 32-count design I tested the #8 needle with.
Both needles were very easy to thread, and the only time the eye
caught is when I used the needle on a piece of needlework fabric too
tight for that size needle anyway. I liked the #26 tapestry enough to
order another one.
I also sent an email requesting a #28 Tapestry and a #10 sewing needle
with a very sharp point. We'll see.
Fran
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Posted by Dianne Lewandowski on August 28, 2009, 10:44 pm
Fran wrote:
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> As promised, here's my analysis:
> I ordered the #8 sewing needle and the #26 Tapestry needle
>
> The #8 sewing needle is a larger sewing needle than I like to use (I
> prefer #10's), but still works ok for general sewing and some of the
> larger (14 or 16 count) monocanvas pieces. I also tried it on 32
> count evenweave project with a loosely-spread design (ie lots of open
> room), but it's a little to thick in the haft, and the eye would catch
> about 1/3 of the time. It never caught on normal material you'd use
> for clothing - I tried it on both heavy and normal-weight materials.
>
> The #26 tapestry worked great on 28 count hardanger, but was too big
> for a tightly woven 32 count evenweave. I worked 4 solid rows in TW's
> Mermaid with it and had absolutely no problem with it. Which says a
> lot considering the amount of confetti stitching she likes. It works
> OK on the same 32-count design I tested the #8 needle with.
>
> Both needles were very easy to thread, and the only time the eye
> caught is when I used the needle on a piece of needlework fabric too
> tight for that size needle anyway. I liked the #26 tapestry enough to
> order another one.
>
> I also sent an email requesting a #28 Tapestry and a #10 sewing needle
> with a very sharp point. We'll see.
>
> Fran
I'm confused. Sewing needles by their nature/design have sharp points.
Also: Why would you use a sewing needle on canvas?
Point taken: Glad it worked for general sewing on typical cloth.
Dianne
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Posted by Cheryl Isaak on August 29, 2009, 8:28 am
On 8/28/09 10:44 PM, in article 7frj03F2m759iU1@mid.individual.net, "Dianne
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> Fran wrote:
>> As promised, here's my analysis:
>> I ordered the #8 sewing needle and the #26 Tapestry needle
>>
>> The #8 sewing needle is a larger sewing needle than I like to use (I
>> prefer #10's), but still works ok for general sewing and some of the
>> larger (14 or 16 count) monocanvas pieces. I also tried it on 32
>> count evenweave project with a loosely-spread design (ie lots of open
>> room), but it's a little to thick in the haft, and the eye would catch
>> about 1/3 of the time. It never caught on normal material you'd use
>> for clothing - I tried it on both heavy and normal-weight materials.
>>
>> The #26 tapestry worked great on 28 count hardanger, but was too big
>> for a tightly woven 32 count evenweave. I worked 4 solid rows in TW's
>> Mermaid with it and had absolutely no problem with it. Which says a
>> lot considering the amount of confetti stitching she likes. It works
>> OK on the same 32-count design I tested the #8 needle with.
>>
>> Both needles were very easy to thread, and the only time the eye
>> caught is when I used the needle on a piece of needlework fabric too
>> tight for that size needle anyway. I liked the #26 tapestry enough to
>> order another one.
>>
>> I also sent an email requesting a #28 Tapestry and a #10 sewing needle
>> with a very sharp point. We'll see.
>>
>> Fran
>
> I'm confused. Sewing needles by their nature/design have sharp points.
> Also: Why would you use a sewing needle on canvas?
> Point taken: Glad it worked for general sewing on typical cloth.
>
> Dianne
I suspect Fran means sharper than what was supplied. I've found varying
degrees of sharp on my sharps from different sources, as I'm sure you have
too.
C
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Posted by Fran on August 29, 2009, 1:51 pm
Exactly. I like my sharps and sewing needles to be very very sharp. I
will use a sewing needle for some thread types (like some silks) when
embroidering becuase of the sharper points, and so decided to try it
out on the cross-stitch peices just to see how it would work. I'm not
much of a purist - I tend to go for whatever gets the my job done.
On Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:28:44 -0400, Cheryl Isaak
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>On 8/28/09 10:44 PM, in article 7frj03F2m759iU1@mid.individual.net, "Dianne
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>>>
>>> I also sent an email requesting a #28 Tapestry and a #10 sewing needle
>>> with a very sharp point. We'll see.
>>>
>>> Fran
>>
>> I'm confused. Sewing needles by their nature/design have sharp points.
>> Also: Why would you use a sewing needle on canvas?
>> Point taken: Glad it worked for general sewing on typical cloth.
>>
>> Dianne
>I suspect Fran means sharper than what was supplied. I've found varying
>degrees of sharp on my sharps from different sources, as I'm sure you have
>too.
>C
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Posted by Dianne Lewandowski on August 29, 2009, 5:05 pm
My question didn't have anything to do with being or not being a purist.
I just wondered why you would use a sharp (size 8s are not that large)
for fabric normally used for counted work. And I was confused by your
comments. No other point was being made. :~) I, too, like No. 10
sharps or crewel. I haven't noticed a difference in sharpness between
brands. About the only thing I've noticed between brands is the ease
with which it threads, and the ease with which it glides through fabric.
I miss the "old" Milwards (did I remember that right?). Now *those*
were needles.
Dianne
Fran wrote:
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> Exactly. I like my sharps and sewing needles to be very very sharp. I
> will use a sewing needle for some thread types (like some silks) when
> embroidering becuase of the sharper points, and so decided to try it
> out on the cross-stitch peices just to see how it would work. I'm not
> much of a purist - I tend to go for whatever gets the my job done.
>
>
> On Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:28:44 -0400, Cheryl Isaak
>
>> On 8/28/09 10:44 PM, in article 7frj03F2m759iU1@mid.individual.net, "Dianne
>
>>>> I also sent an email requesting a #28 Tapestry and a #10 sewing needle
>>>> with a very sharp point. We'll see.
>>>> Fran
>>> I'm confused. Sewing needles by their nature/design have sharp points.
>>> Also: Why would you use a sewing needle on canvas?
>>> Point taken: Glad it worked for general sewing on typical cloth.
>>> Dianne
>> I suspect Fran means sharper than what was supplied. I've found varying
>> degrees of sharp on my sharps from different sources, as I'm sure you have
>> too.
>> C
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> I ordered the #8 sewing needle and the #26 Tapestry needle
>
> The #8 sewing needle is a larger sewing needle than I like to use (I
> prefer #10's), but still works ok for general sewing and some of the
> larger (14 or 16 count) monocanvas pieces. I also tried it on 32
> count evenweave project with a loosely-spread design (ie lots of open
> room), but it's a little to thick in the haft, and the eye would catch
> about 1/3 of the time. It never caught on normal material you'd use
> for clothing - I tried it on both heavy and normal-weight materials.
>
> The #26 tapestry worked great on 28 count hardanger, but was too big
> for a tightly woven 32 count evenweave. I worked 4 solid rows in TW's
> Mermaid with it and had absolutely no problem with it. Which says a
> lot considering the amount of confetti stitching she likes. It works
> OK on the same 32-count design I tested the #8 needle with.
>
> Both needles were very easy to thread, and the only time the eye
> caught is when I used the needle on a piece of needlework fabric too
> tight for that size needle anyway. I liked the #26 tapestry enough to
> order another one.
>
> I also sent an email requesting a #28 Tapestry and a #10 sewing needle
> with a very sharp point. We'll see.
>
> Fran