Bevanger

Just wondering what size needle you gals use ? I'm using a 14/90 and after all this time I thought, Am I using the right size? :oops: I looked in my manuel, but it doesn't really say

AtHomeSewing

Bev, needle size is determined by the thread being used.
For example, when I use 50 weight thread, I usually use a size 11, if I am doing applique with invisible thread, I use a size 8. Metallic threads need larger eye needles, and so on.

Knot Sew

I use a size 14 for everything.....it works for me
:D excet for a 16 for jeans or jean needle :D

SaraSewing

I usually use a 12 for quilt piecing.

Bevanger

Oh ok. That's the size I used for years for sewing clothes for me. I really didn't think it would matter, but thought I'd ask due to I'll be "learning/doing" sandwiching.. Thanks for all your help everyone

Shadow Dancer

I use 11 or 12 for piecing and 16 when I am machine quilting. :)

patricej

i accidentally discovered the joy of piecing with a universal size 10. it's perfect for the thinner fabs that some of us like to scarf up from a "certain store". it works well on most other quilting weights, too, although i also bought a stock of 11s and 12s for those.

i haven't played enough yet to decide which i'll like best for quilting. so far it's been 11s and 14s. i just broke down and bought a roll of warm & natural AND treated myself to 11 & 14 quilting needles. the w&n is very different to any of the batting i've used before so experiments are in my not so distant future. :roll:

P.S. if the stitching looks good, doesn't appear to damage the fabric, and the seams are sturdy, i'd say the needle is "right" no matter what it was. Necessity and Budget are the Mother and favorite Aunt of "use what's on hand and gets the job done." :wink:

Cathe

Usually a 10 for piecing.
12 for quilting.

MadQuilter

Whatever is in the machine unless I notice that it doesn't work. :D If you are happy with your results, I'd say stick with your plan.

Bevanger

like i said i've used a 14 for years when sewing cloths for me. it never dawned on me til the other day, i never asked what needle to use. I just assumed all i use is cottons so it can't be any different then sewing a shirt....