A friend suggested I try this pencil to mark an applique block for back basting. Wow - what a dream to use! No drag on the fabric and you get a smooth, easy to see lines on the back of my block. It's a sketch and wash pencil so you don't have to worry about using it on fabric. A...
This is the needle I use for all my hand applique. It's easy to thread. Fine enough for the most delicate fabrics yet strong enough so it won't bend. I even use them for my hand piecing. They are officially considered a Milliner/Straw needle in a size 10. There are 15 needles in a convenient little case to keep right...
I love applique and there's nothing more frustrating than having your pieces shift or get your thread tangled in the pins. Once I tried these pins I was in love with them. 3/4" long with a little white glass head that's easy to see and pick up. 150 pins in a case for you to store them in.
