Needle size ???
03-17-2013, 05:49 AM
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Needle size ???
Good morning everyone...I have a quick question.....so I have finally gotten up the courage to actually cut the fabric for my quilt...I was so worried I would make a mistake....but I have gotten over that...so now I am ready to start sewing the pieces together......what is the best size needle to use for piecing the top cotton layer....then is there a different size needle to use when you are machine quilting the layers together??
Thanks for your help, I am quickly becoming addicted to this site...there is just so much to learn!!
Thanks for your help, I am quickly becoming addicted to this site...there is just so much to learn!!
03-17-2013, 06:06 AM
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I use a Microtex 14 for piecing. In a pinch I will use a Universal 14. I do not do FMQ on my domestic machine so I can not answer you question about that needle.
Here is a great chart that might help
http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/...es-an-overview
Here is a great chart that might help
http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/...es-an-overview
Last edited by eparys; 03-17-2013 at 06:11 AM. Reason: adding a link
03-17-2013, 06:15 AM
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The needle size depends on your thread size. You have to know the weight and ply of the thread and then select the right needle size. I use Superior Organ Ttitanium coated Topstitch needles for piecing and machine quilting. The titanium needles stay sharp about 5x longer then regular needles. I rarely have thread or tension issues on any of my machines.
Here is list of general needle and thread matches:
For Size #70/10 - #100, 60 wt., & MonoPoly.
For Size #80/12 - #50 (50 wt.) threads.
For Size #90/14 - #40 (40 wt.) threads.
For Size #100/16 - #30 (30 wt.) threads and thicker.
Here is list of general needle and thread matches:
For Size #70/10 - #100, 60 wt., & MonoPoly.
For Size #80/12 - #50 (50 wt.) threads.
For Size #90/14 - #40 (40 wt.) threads.
For Size #100/16 - #30 (30 wt.) threads and thicker.
Last edited by BellaBoo; 03-17-2013 at 06:19 AM.
03-17-2013, 10:05 AM
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I use Aurifil and Prescencia for piecing and use a quilting 75/11. For quilting I use topstitch needles in either the 80/12 size or 90/14 depending on thread size. I never use universal needles for anything.
03-17-2013, 01:32 PM
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For both piecing and quilting, I like to use topstitch needles becasue there is less friction on the thread. No matter what weight thread I use, I use size 14 for piecing and size 16 for machine quilting on my Bailey.
03-17-2013, 02:39 PM
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The needle size depends on your thread size. You have to know the weight and ply of the thread and then select the right needle size. I use Superior Organ Ttitanium coated Topstitch needles for piecing and machine quilting. The titanium needles stay sharp about 5x longer then regular needles. I rarely have thread or tension issues on any of my machines.
Here is list of general needle and thread matches:
For Size #70/10 - #100, 60 wt., & MonoPoly.
For Size #80/12 - #50 (50 wt.) threads.
For Size #90/14 - #40 (40 wt.) threads.
For Size #100/16 - #30 (30 wt.) threads and thicker.
Here is list of general needle and thread matches:
For Size #70/10 - #100, 60 wt., & MonoPoly.
For Size #80/12 - #50 (50 wt.) threads.
For Size #90/14 - #40 (40 wt.) threads.
For Size #100/16 - #30 (30 wt.) threads and thicker.
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