I know she does that occasionally. Another way to find someone is to ask at a local quilt shop. So really look through what your local stores have, you may get lucky there. Here are some more thoughts. Some also use the rubber fingers sold in business supply houses.
Needles also make a big difference.
The smaller the better. Some bend worse than others. When the needle is bent you will not get even stitches. Some quilters actually do not put several stitches on the needle - they punch one at a time, almsot like needlepoint, and have such a beautiful stitch they are accused of using a machine. How you control the fabric makes a difference.