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08-24-2008, 09:48 PM
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zyxquilts
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I found this when I googled "sewing machine needle sizes":
A Quilting Needle has a tapered point and slightly stronger shaft for stitching through multiple fabric layers and across intersecting seams. Use a 70/10 or 80/12 for intricate designs. Use a 90/14 if your quilt sandwich is thick.
(here's the whole thing -
http://www.quiltbus.com/machine-needle.htm
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I also recently read or heard online that using a topstitch needle is good for many kinds of threads as it has a large eye that helps prevent fraying.
Any help?
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