Help! What needle to use!

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12-09-2013, 07:06 PM

#11

azwendyg

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Originally Posted by QKO

The best I've found for FMQ using the 30 wt and thicker threads are Superior Titanium Topstich needles in the 100/16 size. They seem to last forever and cure many tension issues.

I also use Superior Titanium Topstitch needles in my Juki TL98Q (older model than yours but basically the same machine). I LOVE those needles and use various sizes for every kind of thread, cotton, poly, rayon, silk, metallic, and they work GREAT. I get them at my LQS, but you can also order them directly from Superior Threads online.

12-09-2013, 10:57 PM

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SlightlyOffQuilter

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It may not be a needle issue as much as it is a thread issue ! Variegated thread is not all the same weight, it may be off just a very small amount, but it does change from color to color due to different dyes being used to produce different shades / colors ! My suggestion would be to run a test sandwich through with the variegated thread and then again with a solid color thread and see if you notice a difference.