When I bought my very expensive, to me, Elna my supplier, and the 1st workshop I attended really emphasized the importance and care of needles. This is something I have taught my class as my supplier said that up to 80% of the machines he gets bought in have problems due to incorrect or needle problems.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-97057-1.htm This topic bought it to mind as one of my ladies, trying to save a few pennies was using on of those cheapies found in a multi sewing box and there was a sudden horrific clunk and her machine went sick, as it turned out terminally so, as it damaged the bobbin case/holder and timing and although it was a £300 Singer it really was not worthwhile having it mended, she ended up buying from a Car boot sale, for £20 :shock: a gorgeous old Singer 99K, lucky lady.

I only use Schmetz on my Elna but for my class I decided to try out Organ needles as I could get them for £10 per 100 and have noticed no difference in quality.

What do you use?