Machine Needles Universal 70/10 and Sharp 70/1010. Also What is 70/11 For
03-14-2021, 01:11 PM
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Sisters, OR
Posts: 32
Machine Needles Universal 70/10 and Sharp 70/1010. Also What is 70/11 For
I'm focused on using the right needle for machine piecing regular quilting cotton.
I see Universal 70/10, Sharp 70/10, Quilting 75/11.
Would like to understand which needle to choose without being confused about it. lol
Specifically what is the difference between a Universal 70/10 and a Sharp 70/10?
I see Universal 70/10, Sharp 70/10, Quilting 75/11.
Would like to understand which needle to choose without being confused about it. lol
Specifically what is the difference between a Universal 70/10 and a Sharp 70/10?
03-14-2021, 01:26 PM
#2
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 4,261
Perhaps https://schmetzneedles.com/do-you-kn...-needle-points and https://schmetzneedles.com/household...e-needle-chart would help sort it out. There are some others like https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing_machine_needle and https://weallsew.com/all-about-sewing-machine-needles/ and https://www.allbrands.com/categories/610
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Not affiliated with off-site link(s)
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Not affiliated with off-site link(s)
03-15-2021, 08:17 AM
#3
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Sisters, OR
Posts: 32
Originally Posted by OurWorkbench
Perhaps https://schmetzneedles.com/do-you-kn...-needle-points and https://schmetzneedles.com/household...e-needle-chart would help sort it out. There are some others like https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing_machine_needle and https://weallsew.com/all-about-sewing-machine-needles/ and https://www.allbrands.com/categories/610
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Not affiliated with off-site link(s)
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Not affiliated with off-site link(s)
03-15-2021, 10:24 AM
#4
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 1,043
Originally Posted by OurWorkbench
Perhaps https://schmetzneedles.com/do-you-kn...-needle-points and https://schmetzneedles.com/household...e-needle-chart would help sort it out. There are some others like https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing_machine_needle and https://weallsew.com/all-about-sewing-machine-needles/ and https://www.allbrands.com/categories/610
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Not affiliated with off-site link(s)
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Not affiliated with off-site link(s)
03-15-2021, 11:39 AM
#5
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 2,867
Skip the Universal for quilting cottons. It has a rounded tip so you can sew knits and wovens without doing too much damage. The quilting needle and the sharps are good, but I prefer a size 12. 10-11 are better for thinner fabrics like you'd use for a prom dress. 9 for really fine fabric. 14s are okay for piecing and sometimes needed for FMQ, but I really like a 12. I have been using a Schmertz Microtex 12 for everything lately. I like that one, obviously.
03-15-2021, 11:58 AM
#6
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 9,519
Thanks for those link, Janey. They are really informative to me especially about some of the newer needles. I always like to learn something new an useful. I thought they explained what the different needles are used for quite well.
