when i bought my last machine the dealer told me---the where is not important- the brand is- for me to be sure to buy Schmetz needles-
i generally get them either at joannes (coupons come in handy) or the lqs.
i do not have to buy needles often- they are one of those things hubby always buys me a large assortment of for (stocking stuffers) every year- he gets an assortment of sizes & different types- so i am so well stocked i could (almost) open a needle shop
