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    Old 05-11-2012, 06:37 AM
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    Funny how we can be so reluctant to spend money on needles and blades!
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    Old 05-12-2012, 02:51 AM
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    I see I'm not the only one that waits til the needle breaks before changing it! But, I do run this little cloth thru it every couple of quilts to keep the needle clean. I think I got it from Clotilde.
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    Old 05-12-2012, 03:01 AM
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    I change my needles often. I stocked up in bulk from Allstitch so I always have a nice stock of them. And, yes, when the stitches start to go wonky or the tension "seems" off and affects the stitch quality it is always the needle for me. Worth the time to change it. oh, and yes, clean out the lint. That does cause the thread to bunch up,etc.

    We pay big $$ for these machines..better to take care of them!
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    Old 05-12-2012, 04:03 AM
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    I too have neglected my machine. thanks for reminder! I have been sewing on fleece, so need to clean & oil & probably change needles.
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    Old 05-12-2012, 04:13 AM
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    I clean out the lint often, but only change the needle if it bends or breaks.
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    Old 05-12-2012, 04:25 AM
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    I like the "3 bobbins full" reminder. Thanks!
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    Old 05-12-2012, 04:35 AM
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    Just remember LINT is a four letter word......and can cause more problems than it is worth.......on DM and LA machines...
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    Old 05-12-2012, 05:21 AM
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    I am very bad about that! And with changing the rotatary cutter blade. You would think I didn't have new ones 6 ft. away !
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    Old 05-12-2012, 07:07 AM
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    I second that!
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    Old 05-12-2012, 01:53 PM
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    I do a lot of garment sewing too. But quilting uses a lot more sewing so the fuzz builds up faster and the needles go dull faster. I too, have been guilty of keeping a needle going until it's going "pop, pop, pop", then clueing in.
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