On Nov 30, 2007 11:01 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > I don't know what the "usual expectation" is -- not being snarky, I just > often am puzzled by how our ancestors managed when needles were scarce and > expensive, given that they *do* bend and break.
See, I wear the coating off as mentioned earlier, but I rarely break hand sewing needles. usually that happens when trying to pull a needle threaded with a too large thread, I think. I tend to maintain a hold on my needles that is rather light. If I get a twist in my thread that brings the arm stretch up shorter than what I expect the needle is usually out of my hand. Then again, I prefer embroidery, usually styles that I can use tapestry needles so I don't poke my fingers. alex -- I can handle anything that life throws at me. I may not be able to handle it well, or correctly, or gracefully, or with finesse, or expediently -- but I will handle it. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
