Albujudy

I like to use metallic thread to quilt my table runners for the holidays. It gives them a little bling. I always have trouble with the thread breaking until I discovered Schmetz Metallic Needles 80/12. They are great. I did not know there was a special needle for metallic thread. I have quilted 4 tablerunners today and only had the thread break once, that is a miracle.

sueisallaboutquilts

I didn't either, thanks!! It looks so pretty!

wolfkitty

Thanks! I didn't know that either. I love this board!

GrannieAnnie

those needles are expensive----------but worth it!

glenda5253

Someone posted a link to a company's product that is supposed to solve the problem of metallic thread breaking - a thread holder of some sort (Martelli, I thank). I looked at the video they had for it and it made alot of sense. The only problem was the price....$124.00 (I think). The needles don't seem so expensive anymore! :hunf:

earthwalker

Thanks for the tip...I have been keen on trying metallic threads.

amma

That thread holder was on a rotating spindle... how many have a rotating mat? Find a spindle to sit on it that will hold your thread :wink:
The metallic needles are a bit more, but oh so worth it :D:D:D

feline fanatic

The first time I bought metallic thread at a LQS they told me about the special needle. I was so glad they did. But it was still breaking on me quite a bit until I loosened up the top tension. Between the two I was able to FMQ an entire 5 foot long table runner with no breaks. I too love the extra bling metallic adds.

kathy

the eye and groove are more accomidating in the metalic needles so the thread doesn't get stressed going through

Dave-Jane

Do they make those needle in a variety of sizes? I need a fairly large one for my APQS Millennium. Thanx--Dave B.