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02-16-2010, 09:22 PM
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Loretta
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Thanks for this tip. I have never thought to check to see if the needle was tight.
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I would never have thought to check this, thank you for bringing this up :D:D:D
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Hmmm.....I wouldn't have thought of this either!
THANKS!
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Hmmm.....I wouldn't have thought of this either!
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Ditto!!! :-D
BTW - I keep slightly dull needles and use them for PP - that blunts needles really quickly!
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slightly dull needles are also good for hanging pictures
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My needle has fallen out when using the walking foot, not once but twice; broke them both. I now tighten while sewing.
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