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Hey guys I don't usually post like this but I had to share. I was surfing youtube and checking my subscription list when I came across this video by Vonna the Twisted Stitcher

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She has amazing tutorials on her site for finishing cross stitch projects Just thought I'd share her website for those intersted in finishing tutorials and tips.

http://tts-learntofinish.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank" target="_blank

There is actually a needle for this. It's called a center-eye needle or a twin-point needle. The eye is in the middle of the needle (hence the very clever name) so there is a point on each end. As you stitch, you never turn the needle. It's fabulous for two-handed stitching.

http://www.123stitch.com/item/John-Jame ... 4/123-3245" target="_blank

I posted the exact same thing Allyn, on the you tube thing and was told she knew this full well but had been doing it this way for 15 years and had no intention of changing LOL

Must try that.Re the needles with the eye in the cetre.I tried them when they first came out.I hated them.they are way to long and the eye breaks very easily.

cristaltipps wrote:I posted the exact same thing Allyn, on the you tube thing and was told she knew this full well but had been doing it this way for 15 years and had no intention of changing LOL

I certainly understand. When you find something that works for you, you stick with it. I actually do this on the first stitch after I dangle my needle. I let the needle dangle behind the frame and then grab it blind. Rather than try to manipulate the needle to turn it around, I just use the butt of the needle to come up on the next stitch. Doing this on every stitch, however, my concern is that by pushing the butt of the needle through the fabric first, the thread will be abraded more. The needle opens the hole for the thread to come through and the thread lays in the grooves in the sides of the needle after the eye which somewhat protects it as it passes through the fabric around the needle. By pushing the butt of the needle through first, you're opening the hole with the thread instead of with the shaft of the needle. There are no grooves in the side of the shaft for the thread to tuck into and so thread is abraded for the whole length of the needle as it passes through the fabric. It's not a huge point, and probably just a matter of anchoring the thread early or working with shorter lengths. I can't post to the comments on the video or I'd pose my concerns. I just feel I'd be remiss if I didn't tell people that there are needles designed just for this technique.

Stitchinkitty wrote:Must try that.Re the needles with the eye in the cetre.I tried them when they first came out.I hated them.they are way to long and the eye breaks very easily.

I think now that they've been out for a while, they might be better. I haven't had a problem with the eyes breaking. The ones I used were the John James needles. If I see Bohin needles that are center-eye, I'll be using them a lot more.