Change of needle
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For piecing, I generally change it with each new project. I don't do a ton of piecing, though -- definitely way less than 10 hours per quilt. (I've always heard to change every 8 hours -- go figure)
With quilting, I use a thick cotton batting (Warm & Plush) that dictates the necessity of a very sharp needle so I'm changing my needle fairly often with that. Definitely at least every 6 hours, sooner if my stitches aren't forming as nicely or I see it hesitating before pushing through the quilt.
With quilting, I use a thick cotton batting (Warm & Plush) that dictates the necessity of a very sharp needle so I'm changing my needle fairly often with that. Definitely at least every 6 hours, sooner if my stitches aren't forming as nicely or I see it hesitating before pushing through the quilt.
#15
I don't really have a time frame, but I definitely change the needle prior to quilting (or FMQ) a top on my domestic machine. This saves so many tension issues. As an added note, I always fill 3 bobbins before I start the quilting process. I end up changing my needles a lot.
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I love your idea of keeping track of needle sizes.I 'm going to have to copy this idea,if you don't mind!Occasionally I'll use a needle for a short time for a specific purpose and don't want to put it back in with the brand new ones,when I change them out.
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