Organ or Schmetz needles for a Janome 6600P???
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Organ or Schmetz needles for a Janome 6600P???
Looking for advice on which needle to use on my Janome 6600P. I know that I can buy "Janome" needles, but they are so expensive. I have seen both Organ brand & Schmetz brand recommended to use. So which one do you prefer or should I buy Janome only needles. Thanks everybody.
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sonoma County, CA
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I use both Organ & Schmetz on mine, zero problems. I've even used some "mystery" needles that I think probably came with my 90's Kenmore machine and didn't have any trouble at all. I don't think this machine is picky when it comes to needles. I didn't know there were Janome brand needles!
I DO use Janome brand bobbins, though, it does seem to be picky about that.
I DO use Janome brand bobbins, though, it does seem to be picky about that.
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Texas
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I'm sure that the Janome needles are good needles, but they are probably more expensive. I use Schmetz sharps with my Bernina 440 QE. Bernina dealers tell Bernina owners the same thing about Bernina needles, but the only time I've ever used Bernina needles was when I broke a needle during a class and didn't have any spares.
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I've found that both Organ and Schmetz work well in my 6600 as well as my other Janomes. Each machine has its own temperment, so it's best to give each a try. I think more important is the type and size of needle and what you are using it for.
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: The Colony, TX
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I use Schmetz all the time in my Bernina, it seems that I heard somewhere that Organ needles are best used when you are only straight stitching, embroidering, FMQ. Something about them not being good to use with decorative stitches.
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