Best Needles for English Paper Piecing - EPP Basics - MakerJayne

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Wondering what the best needles are for English paper piecing? In this video, you'll learn about hand sewing needles - what makes them unique and what are the best needles for English paper piecing.
Having the right needle can make all the difference between total bliss and complete frustration. Watch this video to learn how you can choose the best needles for your English paper piecing projects and maybe even improve your EPP skill at the same time!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Video
01.21 Overview of Hand Sewing Needles
02:34 Sharps Needles
04:40 Milliners/Straw Needles
05:27 Quilting/Betweens Needles
06:59 Embroidery/Crewel Needles
08:13 Needle Sizing
11:49 Best Needles for EPP
12:33 Needles and Fabrics
14:28 Needles and Thread
16:53 Needles Types I Recommend for EPP
18:05 Needle Sizes I Recommend
21:26 My Advice for Choosing the Best Needles for EPP
21:38 Final Thoughts
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[@damarisrempel9147]

This is a a concise and very informative hand needle sewing tutorial or video. I wish I had had it many years ago. I have been quilting,mostly hand quilting for 40 yrs. There is not much I could add to this video of yours which is extremely well done. And I even enjoyed listening to the easy way you teach. I would recommend this video highly to anybody starting to do any kind of hand stitching which now is being called slow stitching, which I'm laughing at.... It's funny how they have to take something old and give it a new name to make it sound current... The only thing I would say is your sewing needle is your best friend for hand sewing and not too cheap out on buying good quality needles. The few cents or dollar that you would save will not compensate the aggravation you'll have with cheap needles that have burrs and snags and are badly made that you buy at the dollar store.. It could make or break your sewing experience. Especially if it's your first time... Thank you so much for making this wonderful video. I Have just found you and I am enjoying going through all of your videos. I mostly hand stitch even for quilting. Applique has been my favorite with spatterings of embroidery and beadwork added in for texture.... EPP has been my latest obsession And it fills my time in the evening when I'm tired after work, but still feel the need to do some stitching!... I Just have to say that you are fantastic. I will definitely be passing on your videos to others I know!🎉❤much Thanks!

[@MakerJayne]

Wow, thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so glad you found this video helpful! :D And thank you for sharing your wisdom here. I'm agree, having the right tools makes all the difference and needles are our main tool. So don't cheap out on them. Good advice @damarisrempel9147

[@sandrastreifel6452]

The industrial revolution made quality, mass-manufactured sewing needles available to all of us. These little gems are such a luxury stitchers and tailors of the past, would have been astonished to find everyone could own! I am going to buy some milliners needles this week, because I prefer a longer needle, and I hope a finer needle will make my EPP project better.

[@MakerJayne]

Let me know how it goes with the new needles!

[@Anne5440_]

Thanks for this wonderful review of needles. I have been doing handwork from the age of 13. In my 30s I began learning more types of stitching and about needles. By my 40s I learned to use 11 or 12 sizes of needles. Now that I am in my 70s I have arthritis and essential tremor. The tremor is mostly in my left hand. But when I was young I was forced to be right handed. I loved 11 betweens for nearly everything in my late 40s. Now I find that I am best off with 11 sharps. Millners feel to long for me. I only use those for Brazilian embroidery. I use embroidery needles for floss and regular embroidery. I am doing epp with 11 sharps. I love batiks and mix them with my cottons in projects. I have used small needles for so long that anything larger feels like trying to work with a nail. Lol This year because of health issues I am doing hand epp, applique and embroidery.

[@MakerJayne]

Sounds like you've found the right needle for you, Qltnut! That's fantastic. :D I wish you the best in your continuing stitching adventures.

[@Anne5440_]

@@MakerJayne you're right but I am willing to try new ideas. I think each of us should try new needles to learn what is best for each of us.

[@1angelofthelight2]

I am using quilters needles, all others feel like pokers to me. I'm also in my 75s, an ex quiting teacher and very long time sewer. Àm a bit obsessed with EPP at the moment. Thanks for the vid. I really enjoyed it.

[@sandrastreifel6452]

I have been stitching almost as long as Anne has, but I definitely prefer a longer needle. I’m starting EPP and am looking at trying better threads and needles than Michael’s has!

[@joanmcmahan6296]

These are the most informative videos I have ever seen on any subject.😊

[@MakerJayne]

Wow, thank you!

[@Krvking]

Thank you so much. I am a beginner at EPP and these videos are very helpful.🙂

[@MakerJayne]

Happy to help!

[@anneclohessy5894]

I thought I knew about needles but having watched your video I realise I don't. Thank you for the excellent information. I have to admit that until now I just used the needle with the biggest eye as my eyesight is not so good

[@MakerJayne]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HRHDMKYT]

Great overview of hand needles. Thanks Jayne!

[@MakerJayne]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mmgg9337]

very helpful video for a newbie to EPP 💕. Thank uou

[@MakerJayne]

You're so welcome!

[@littlemingknits1038]

I sincerely enjoy your videos, your approaches, and your very clear teaching. I keep learning soo much from you- and I really like how you always point out something I hadn’t thought of yet!!

[@MakerJayne]

Wow, thank you so much for your comment! It means the world to me.

[@violet2048]

This was so well done it reminded me of my home-ec classes in junior high and high school. The tools of the trade are as important as the being able to read a pattern.

[@MakerJayne]

Thank you so much for saying so!

[@nancybenolkin4711]

Excellent tutorial! I need a needle threader too.

[@MakerJayne]

Glad it was helpful!

[@triciacribbs4597]

What a great teaching video! Thank you so much. ❤

[@MakerJayne]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Krvking]

Excellent video!

[@Loriann3616]

Thank you for such a wonderful video 😃😃😃

[@MakerJayne]

My pleasure 😊 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@reginacarlson8976]

You are awesome! Thank you for all the info in your videos. I love EPP

[@MakerJayne]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@pywagner]

I've been using Quilting 7 and 10 needles but they are so short, it's difficult stitching with them. After watching your video, I am definitely going to try some Milliners size 11. I have been trying 1/2" hexagons with Liberty fabric. I didn't realize how fine the fabric is, reminds me of batik. It's been challenging stitching those tiny hexis together. I'm gonna watch your thread video next! Maybe I'll find something better to sew with. 🤞

[@MakerJayne]

Yes, I've found quilting needles to be too short for piecing. Hopefully the Milliners will work better for you! Best wishes and happy stitches. :D

[@hirambronson7964]

Jeanna Kimbell milliners needle- #8 and up- mainly if I can see the eye and am able to thread the needle. I'll give the others a try.

[@MakerJayne]

Yes, threading those Milliners needles can be tricky sometimes. If you do give some others a try, Hiram Bronson, I love to hear your thoughts on what you discover!

[@susanmei9980]

This was an excellent video. I just stumbled on your channel. I’ve been sewing and quilting for decades. I’ve used almost all kinds of needles but never saw anyone explain the different kinds and sizes as you did. I’ve been wanting to try EPP, and someone online recommended the John James needles but didn’t say what TYPE they were and I cdn’t find them; then forgot what they were called. Never realized milliner needles were originally used for hat making; although I guess that’s what hat makers were called! 😂 I just never put two and two together. I was confused about the differences btwn sharps and betweens etc. thanks for clarifying! 🌷

[@MakerJayne]

You are very welcome, Susan! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. :D

[@yvonnevigil7489]

Hello there, didn't catch your name Jayne?. I am a new subscriber here and I am watching all the videos. EXCELLENT!. Bran new to EPP. Like haven't done one still getting materials. Think I will start with a hexagon pincushion. Have all the needle minders and needles cause I love to cross stitch and I stitch on 56 count sometimes .thanks

[@MakerJayne]

Thanks for subbing! Glad you're enjoying the videos. :D

[@denisepettit8534]

Your detail is wonderful so informative. I will be watching again and taking notes. I am going to go get my collection of needles and tomorrow I'll be doing some testing to see what works best for me. My issue is threading the needles.

[@MakerJayne]

Using a needle threader can be helpful.

[@denisepettit8534]

@@MakerJayne I bought strong reading glasses, wow what a difference. A threader would be great as well, thanks.

[@andreagaisser4981]

Very informative video, thank you. What type of needle do you recommend for big stitch quilting using perle cotton thread? I have been using a chenille 26, but even with the long eye I am still having a really hard time threading the needle.

[@MakerJayne]

I might try an embroidery needle.

[@heycloughie]

I use bohin size 11.

[@MakerJayne]

I've heard Bohin needles are great ones for EPP. What do you love most about them, Georgina?

[@heycloughie]

@@MakerJayne They are fine and small and don’t bend. I like a short needle and These are just right.