What if the needle is on the floor? That is a real hazard! It happens, but it can be easily prevented with this little trick of mine, whether you piece, applique, or quilt by hand, even embroidery, cross stitch, etc.:
Stop when the thread is not pulled through, and leave the needle hanging with the thread tail still "caught" in the work.
Upon your return, pick up your quilt (or sewing project) and shake it - the needle can be easily found. The needle will not fall out, or be lost inside a quilt, and is less likely to stick you (or others) accidentally as you search for it. Then you will pull those stitches through and hear "that lovely sound of thread being drawn through fabric" (as my friend, Gina Prosch enjoys in This Day's Joy).
Keep Stitching!
Barbara M. Burnham
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Good advice, especially since you made the point of leaving the 'tail' captured in the quilt.......since one tail is loose and one is stitched.
ReplyDeleteNow why didn't I think of that! So easy!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! I have so many needles to park with all the projects going on it will keep me in mind of where that needle is and also will make my husband happy that I am making an attempt at him not finding the needles where they shouldn't be
ReplyDeleteWow, great idea! I've found needles in the arm of the sofa, in the cushion of the sofa, in the carpet...!
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara makes sense and more time stitching instead of finding another needle?
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