Originally Posted by cande
Or do you remove them wehn you get to them? I'm getting very lazy; my Mom would holler at me if she knew, lol. She was a very frugal lady and would scold me for dulling my needle, etc. I know I should change needles more often than I do but if they seem to be doing the job.... :?
ABSOLUTELY NEVER.....they can ruin the timing on the newer computerized machines......I also change my needles after about 6 hours of sewing or embroidery....8-10 hours of piecing. I put too much time and effort into my projects to have a problem because of a dull needle or one with a burr.