Notions - Overview & *Tips*

Notions - everyone has their favorites! I would encourage you to use what you are comfortable with. I have made recommendations below based on what I can find, what works for me, and lessons I have learned from other quilters and instructors.

*Tips*

• Be sure to check the needle to the thread by threading the needle and rolling the needle and silk between your first finger and thumb. The needle and silk should feel the same dimension. If you "feel" more ribbon than needle - use a larger needle. If there is more needle than ribbon - do a sample stitch in the foundation fabric. If it looks ok - use it!
• In some cases, I have used a sewing awl for the larger ribbons. Use the awl to spread the warp and weft threads - do not break them. The first time I made the holes, I started to panic! Then I pulled the needle through and it quickly filled with ribbon. I was relieved. The lesson: use the awl - it will save your fingers from pulling the needle and your ribbon from fraying on the edges.
• Office Dots - learn how office dots can help you!
• The Pigma Pens (.005) - You can use a Pigma Pen on the ribbon as guide for needle turning. The guide works especially well on small pieces. Be sure to mark just outside the desired size so the marking does not show.

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