NEEDLES
I used a pair of knitting needles when I took on the role of a sassy granny in a play where I sat in a rocking chair knitting throughout the whole show. But I was also the heroine who saved the day when I stabbed one of my knitting needles in the villain’s backside! J A crochet needle was used to make this gorgeous bedspread. A friend is very talented at using a needle in the art of cross stitch. She does amazing work. It must take tremendous patience which is why I could never do it! An embroidery needle did beautiful work on this tablecloth. Hand quilting takes a fine sharp needle making itty bitty stitches in a neat row. We don’t do a lot of this anymore, but there are times when darning is needed. To do it properly you need a darning ‘egg’ and special needles with large eyes. There are other types of needles, of course . . . . . . such as those growing on certain trees. There’s the needle on a speedometer . . . . . . or the magneti...