Best needle for machine quilting?
10-09-2012, 05:12 PM
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Size of needle is dependent on thickness of thread, usually breaking is from moving the sandwich too fast, but i would use quilting or topstiching needles, and supposedly titanium needles last longer but I haven't tried
10-10-2012, 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by LivelyLady
That's what I always use, too. I also switch to the single hold needle plate which prevented "eyelashes" on the backing.
10-10-2012, 04:14 AM
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I have gone to titanium needles made by Organ for Superior Thread. I purchase them through the Connecting Threads catalog. I think they do a good job and last longer. But everyone needs to find what works in their machine. Good Luck.
10-10-2012, 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted by katier825
The single hole needle plates are great, but be sure to swap it before you try to use a different stitch! My needle is now a bit off center because I forgot. Even after being serviced it isn't as perfectly centered as it used to be.
10-10-2012, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by luana
I have gone to titanium needles made by Organ for Superior Thread. I purchase them through the Connecting Threads catalog.
I appreciate this tip! Have been seriously considering Organ needles, but didn't want to make the trip in to the only shop where I can buy them. Connecting Threads and I, on the other hand, are fast friends and with them I only have to go as far as the mail box!
Jan in VA
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