I found this helpful...to understand the parts of a sewing machine needle and how to choose the right one for your fabric and thread. The points are designed for the fabric but the eyes are designed for the thread.

http://www.euronotions.com/pdf/Schmetz_Sales_Guide.pdf

Thanks for the link. This may take some of the mystery out of needles! :-)

Yeah thanks. Thats some great info. :thumbup:

Thank you for posting this :D:D:D

Excellent reference guide. Printed it out. Thanks!

Very helpful

Thanks! This is just what I need.

Thank you. This is very helpful

For someone like me who know next to nothing, but trying to learn this is a great site and you were great to post it for us.

Thanks for the link I saved it, my printer is out.