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Oct 07, 2024 - 09:51 AM
We went directly to Marcia Manning who designed these and has extensive cross stitch knowledge for both hand and machine designs.
She said: " A size 24 needle is the most commonly used when stitching on 14ct. On the 14ct wood I use a size 24 or 26 needle. If she's already having issues, she should use a 24."
Note: We have #24 Chenille needles by Primitive Gatherings on our website www.sulky.com. Chenille needles are the same as tapestry needles, but have a sharp point and a larger eye.
Marcia continued: "She says she is using a tapestry needle, but doesn't mention what size and she states she is having trouble threading the needle. She does mention she uses the loop method to start her stitching - this is two threads, so with the 12wt, that is the equivalent to 4 floss threads. Perhaps if she threads one 12wt at a time she can thread her needle better? Of course, this still depends on what size needle she is using."
Note: The #24 Chenille needles should resolve this issue for you as well.
She said: " A size 24 needle is the most commonly used when stitching on 14ct. On the 14ct wood I use a size 24 or 26 needle. If she's already having issues, she should use a 24."
Note: We have #24 Chenille needles by Primitive Gatherings on our website www.sulky.com. Chenille needles are the same as tapestry needles, but have a sharp point and a larger eye.
Marcia continued: "She says she is using a tapestry needle, but doesn't mention what size and she states she is having trouble threading the needle. She does mention she uses the loop method to start her stitching - this is two threads, so with the 12wt, that is the equivalent to 4 floss threads. Perhaps if she threads one 12wt at a time she can thread her needle better? Of course, this still depends on what size needle she is using."
Note: The #24 Chenille needles should resolve this issue for you as well.
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