Needle reminders
#31
I keep a spiral notebook on my countertop nearby - I have a page for needles - I write down what date I put the needle in, what type it is and what projects I used it for (some smaller projects don't require a needle change every time but most appliques/quilting do).
I also have a page to track when I last "cleaned" my machine at home.
The book also serves as a quick place to jot down things on projects that don't get finished all in one setting - like tensions, stitch length etc. Another page is a Wish List. Post It note flags mark important things. This way I don't have a ton of loose notes everywhere. I just check my book. I use one of those "journal" type spiral books - they are pretty reasonable and have lots of pages.
I also have a page to track when I last "cleaned" my machine at home.
The book also serves as a quick place to jot down things on projects that don't get finished all in one setting - like tensions, stitch length etc. Another page is a Wish List. Post It note flags mark important things. This way I don't have a ton of loose notes everywhere. I just check my book. I use one of those "journal" type spiral books - they are pretty reasonable and have lots of pages.
#32
Originally Posted by jmabby
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#33
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: IN
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great idea, thanks
Originally Posted by JeannieT
I keep a spiral notebook on my countertop nearby - I have a page for needles - I write down what date I put the needle in, what type it is and what projects I used it for (some smaller projects don't require a needle change every time but most appliques/quilting do).
I also have a page to track when I last "cleaned" my machine at home.
The book also serves as a quick place to jot down things on projects that don't get finished all in one setting - like tensions, stitch length etc. Another page is a Wish List. Post It note flags mark important things. This way I don't have a ton of loose notes everywhere. I just check my book. I use one of those "journal" type spiral books - they are pretty reasonable and have lots of pages.
I also have a page to track when I last "cleaned" my machine at home.
The book also serves as a quick place to jot down things on projects that don't get finished all in one setting - like tensions, stitch length etc. Another page is a Wish List. Post It note flags mark important things. This way I don't have a ton of loose notes everywhere. I just check my book. I use one of those "journal" type spiral books - they are pretty reasonable and have lots of pages.
#34
I put a small post-it note on my machine identifying what is in use.
Michaels has small wooden needle containers. I have written needle numbers and uses on each. When I remove a needle from my machine, that's still good, it goes into the appropriate container until needed again.
So far this is working for me!
Michaels has small wooden needle containers. I have written needle numbers and uses on each. When I remove a needle from my machine, that's still good, it goes into the appropriate container until needed again.
So far this is working for me!
#35
Originally Posted by amma
I tape the package that the needle came out of onto my machine. This way I know what I am using, the painters tape holds it, but doesn't leave any residue :D:D:D
51 and yes I've often forgotten which needle is in which machine. And I just bought two new rolls of frog tape to prove it (at least I remembered I ran out!).
#36
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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Originally Posted by Cindy2sew
Originally Posted by patchsamkim
I have a quilted mini quilt made of muslin which I have divided into sections quarterly and diagonally so there are 8 divisions. I have stitched on the dividing lines, the mini quilt is bound, and I used a sharpee marker to write on each section what the needles are. I have made 2 of these. One I use for the basic needle sizes, and the other I use for specialty needles.
As I take a needle out of my machine, I put it onto the correct section of my mini quilt, and take out the needle I want to change to. Works really good for me, and if I can, maybe tomorrow I will post a picture so you know what this looks like.
As I take a needle out of my machine, I put it onto the correct section of my mini quilt, and take out the needle I want to change to. Works really good for me, and if I can, maybe tomorrow I will post a picture so you know what this looks like.
Cindy
Looks like the mini could be rolled up like a jewellery roll in between times. Maybe could have a section for hand sewing needles too?
#38
I bought an extra tomato just for needles. I used a sharpie marker and marked off the sizes. Then when I know I just used a certain one, I run it thru the starwberry and store on the right marked side. Great idea, when I was sewing only clothes.
Now the down side...I never marked it off for ball points, or now embroidery and quilting needles. Need to either buy a couple more for that, which is not what I want to do. Or make my own needle cushion.
It is still in the "when I am tired and bored and don't want to think much I'll design one" stage though. lol
Dawn
Ladies, I have seen some beautiful pincushions on this list any other ideas?
Dawn
Now the down side...I never marked it off for ball points, or now embroidery and quilting needles. Need to either buy a couple more for that, which is not what I want to do. Or make my own needle cushion.
It is still in the "when I am tired and bored and don't want to think much I'll design one" stage though. lol
Dawn
Ladies, I have seen some beautiful pincushions on this list any other ideas?
Dawn
#39
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Upstate (Central) NY
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Getting older . . 52? Don't I wish!
My problem is I don't know what needle to use for what! I rarely change my needle, maybe that is the next step in my thought process!!! My projects would probably go easier if I used the proper equipment!
My problem is I don't know what needle to use for what! I rarely change my needle, maybe that is the next step in my thought process!!! My projects would probably go easier if I used the proper equipment!
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