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    Old 09-02-2016, 02:56 PM
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    A favorite brand, type and size? Many thanks!
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    Old 09-02-2016, 03:01 PM
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    Superior Titanium coated topstitch needles made by Organ. I use the 80/60 size for piecing. I use thin thread in the bobbin and for piecing.
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    Old 09-02-2016, 03:46 PM
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    Microtex 80/12 for most uses.
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    Old 09-02-2016, 03:56 PM
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    Organ size 11 sharps are what I use for 95% of my sewing and embroidery.

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    Old 09-02-2016, 05:45 PM
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    titanium needles or schmetz microtex
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    Originally Posted by Onebyone
    Superior Titanium coated topstitch needles made by Organ. I use the 80/60 size for piecing. I use thin thread in the bobbin and for piecing.
    This is also my favorite, but isn't it interesting how everyone has good luck with different needles, thread, etc.?
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    Old 09-02-2016, 08:39 PM
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    Titanium needles -- also jeans needles and microtex. but titanium in a 12 is my go to.
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    Old 09-02-2016, 10:28 PM
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    Schmetz Microtex size 70 (with Aurifil 50/2 thread)
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    Old 09-03-2016, 04:33 AM
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    For hand or machine?
    hand piecing I ( generally) use John James Sharps
    for machine I use Schmetz Sharps, in the size appropriate for the thread I'm using.
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    Old 09-03-2016, 07:22 AM
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    I use Roxanne #10 sharps for hand piecing.
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