What size needle do you use when FMQing
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What size needle do you use when FMQing
Hello,
I was just wondering if anyone uses a 80/12 needle to FMQ. For example, if your quilt has a cotton pieced top, Hobbs 80/20 batting, and cotton back. I usually use a 90/14, but forgot to change my needle and had a 80/12 in and it FMQ'd really well. Is using a 80/12 common or is it best to stick with the 90/14?
Thanks so much!
I was just wondering if anyone uses a 80/12 needle to FMQ. For example, if your quilt has a cotton pieced top, Hobbs 80/20 batting, and cotton back. I usually use a 90/14, but forgot to change my needle and had a 80/12 in and it FMQ'd really well. Is using a 80/12 common or is it best to stick with the 90/14?
Thanks so much!
Last edited by BirdyFeathers; 02-16-2013 at 03:00 PM.
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I match the size needle to the size thread. If using 60 wt thread, would use 70/10 or 80/12. For monofiliment I use a 65/9 microtex. The hole in the fabric made by the needle should be filled with the thread. If using too large a needle, the hole is too large for a fine thread to fill it.
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If I'm using Hobbs, I use either an 80/12 or 90/14. Anything thicker and I use a size 16 jeans needle. Just the way I quilt, I guess, but I tended to break needles which isn't good for either me or my machine.
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