Originally Posted by
JENNR8R
I guess I could ask a more specific question... I bought a spool of YLI Silk Thread for an upcoming machine quilting class. I have no idea which needle to use. The class list doesn't say which needles to use with the silk thread. Which needle would you pick?
I just attended a machine quilting class. Our list of supplies included a size 12 'Topstich' needle. The instructor explained that the topstich needle has a larger hole/eye, and the grove is longer. This is less stressfull on the thread. She also explained that the smaller hole/eye causes the thread to fray/break. I know this because I have used size 75/11 universal needles and the hole/eye is 1/3 the size of the 'Topstich' needles and the thread frayed and broke often. During class with the size 12/Topstitch, it never broke. Enjoy your class.