Originally Posted by
Mizkaki
I'm looking for a source for them. I don't think they are still made. I usually find them in cabinet drawers, parts boxes, etc. There is currently being made a Schmetz Universal Spring Needle. The spring comes on the needle. I do think that the needle can be changed out. I have not had any feed back about them. I can order them from my wholesaler
and you should be able to find the "needle spring" at quilt stores.
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I wonder if the plastic part would make the change between one needle and another. The spring I have looks like a ball point ink pen spring with a bit of modifying. I thought I had a pic of it on here somewhere.
Last edited by miriam; 03-18-2012 at 11:42 AM.