Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
OK, another question, anybody ever have problems with your needle bending? Are there better quality needles I should be using? I was using a sharp last night & ended up bending my needle. Wasn't even quilting that long.
Make sure your quilt isn't too tight in the hoop - that can cause bent needles. It is possible to get a pack of defective needles.
I use quilting betweens - I started with a size 9, which feels really long now, and worked my way down to using a size 11. I think betweens are a little stronger than sharps. I like Richard Hemmings and John James, but I always try new ones just in case I find a new favorite.
Janet