Needle size??
#2
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It depends on what thread you're using. Needle size is entirely determined by what thread you have (weight & number of plies). Generally, a size 80/12 needle works well for most threads for beginning quilters.
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I usually use an 80/12 "regular" needle for piecing.
#6
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As it happens, Gutermann recommends a size 80 or 90 needle for all their 100% poly thread, so I really wouldn't go smaller than that in any case. If I was working with a fabric such as silk or linen that required a smaller needle, I'd switch to a finer thread like an Aurifil 50/2 (which I routinely stitch with a size 70/10 needle) or YLI silk (which works well with a size 65/9 or 60/8 needle). But honestly, the smaller needles are typically not recommended for beginners because they require more skill to keep the thread from shredding in the eye.
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