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    Old 03-30-2010, 09:02 PM
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    What size of sewing machine needle do you prefer when piecing? I don't mean paper piecing---just regular piecing.
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    Old 03-30-2010, 09:11 PM
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    I use a 80/12 or 75/11.
    I would use the 90/14 for topstitching or sewing heavy fabric like denim or upholstrey fabric.
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    Old 03-30-2010, 10:41 PM
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    my thoughts, too.
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    Old 03-30-2010, 11:19 PM
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    My 1600 likes to break thread when I FMQ so I use 14 ball point. And I use 14 sharp on it when piecing with no trouble at all.
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    Old 03-31-2010, 04:46 AM
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    I use 75/11 quilting for piecing, thin shaped shaft great for it.
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    Old 03-31-2010, 04:55 AM
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    75/11 - the instructor I learned from said that (in their opinion), anything larger was like drilling holes.
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    75 for sewing, 65 for quilting if I am using very thin threads.
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    Old 03-31-2010, 05:35 AM
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    Old 03-31-2010, 05:44 AM
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    75 here for piecing;
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    Old 03-31-2010, 07:13 AM
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    75/11 for piecing...90/14 for quilting. Recommended by the shop where I bought my machine.
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