What... I Need a Different Needle?

Hello Everyone!  It has been awhile since my last post... 

Was really busy traveling (NO, not a vacation, I know, pitty...) but thank goodness for my iPad and Facebook. I am involved in some great groups and we have some great conversations throughout the day (more will come about this - stay tuned!)

But it was funny, one day I was reading all the posts and just trying to catch up.  What is great within these groups is we help out each other. There is always someone who does I craft that I do not know about and visa versa..  In this post there was a crafter who just could not understand why her metallic thread was breaking! Her posts were just hysterical with what she was saying and then it dawned on me, was she using a metallic thread needle...  

I had made the suggestion to her and she since came back on the posts and thanked everyone for their help and it was the needle that was causing her the problem...

Now I have to admit I am really not that type of person who remembers these things and really what was making me laugh was I knew her pain!!!  I learned the hard way...

When I started sewing, MANY, MANY years ago. I used one needle and I mean that literally.  I NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER NEEDLE!!!  As I got further into my craft and got involved in my local quilt shop, yes I was taught the proper use of sewing needles. Can I tell you I had people rolling on the floor with some of the stories I was telling them and my thoughts...  and here I thought I knew it ALL!  

I learn everyday that I do not and nor does anyone else, but together we continue to LEARN even more!!!

Method of madness from this post?  It is always a good thing to make sure you are using the correct tools for the job you want to complete.  Even though we like to think we know what works because it has in the past!

I have attached a video below that talks specifically about needles for our sewing machines.  It has a lot of great details and the instructor is great!  His name is Rob Appell with ManSewing and I absolutely love his videos!  His passion for sewing and quilting is great and exciting, plus he is just down right funny!!!  Please take the time to check out his YouTube Channel (links above)

Until next time everyone!  ENJOY!!!

~ Desiree
Made at Home Quilts ...and then some!!!