Double Eye Needles for quilting on a machine
08-09-2011, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by shnnn
I'm intrigued by this... may have to try it :D I understand the thread coming off in opposite directions, but what about the rest of the threading? no issues running 2 threads through the tensioner etc?
08-09-2011, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Originally Posted by shnnn
I'm intrigued by this... may have to try it :D I understand the thread coming off in opposite directions, but what about the rest of the threading? no issues running 2 threads through the tensioner etc?
08-09-2011, 08:44 AM
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Oh, I should mention that you need to loosen the upper tension. It's as if you are using a thicker thread!
I used this method for machine applique with black thread, to make the stitches look heavier (as if done by hand with embroidery thread). However, you can get the same effect just by using a thicker thread on top.
I used this method for machine applique with black thread, to make the stitches look heavier (as if done by hand with embroidery thread). However, you can get the same effect just by using a thicker thread on top.
08-09-2011, 10:14 AM
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It is fun to use two different colored threads too :D:D:D
I would be afraid that a double eyed needle wouldn't be as strong as a single eyed. This could be problematic in the quilting process more so than on single layers of fabric.
I would however like more info on it as I am very curious about them now :D:D:D
I would be afraid that a double eyed needle wouldn't be as strong as a single eyed. This could be problematic in the quilting process more so than on single layers of fabric.
I would however like more info on it as I am very curious about them now :D:D:D
08-09-2011, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Ripped on Scotch
I've done it but never as the quilting... the back is messy in my opinion. it is all zig zag and not always pretty.
The zigzag on the back is with a double needle (2 needles on one shaft). I think the OP was talking about a single needle with 2 eyes (which I have never seen; does this make the zigzag on the back too?).
What I was describing was simply treating 2 threads as one in a single eye (regular) needle. This makes just a regular stitch (no zigzag on back) but with a heavier layer of thread on top.
08-09-2011, 08:05 PM
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The only problem I see with the double holed needle is will the hook assembly be able to grab the second thread? On a double needle it will because the threads are at the same depth as it normally would be if using a regular needle.
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08-09-2011, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by shnnn
Originally Posted by MartinsburgQuilter
After reading about them I immediately went online, but I cannot figure out why you would use it, or how it would look on the material.
It looks interesting..
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