Needles bending...
12-08-2009, 01:00 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by sewjoyce
Originally Posted by gaigai
OK, I just consulted with my EXPERT hand quilter and she immediately knew what the problem is. Your quilt is too tight/taut in the hoop. Loosen the screw and push in the center just enough to make the quilt stop springing. That will fix the problem.
And, be sure that your thumb is in the claw position in front of the needle when you are loading your needle/making your stitches.
And, be sure that your thumb is in the claw position in front of the needle when you are loading your needle/making your stitches.
Originally Posted by feline fanatic
I used to have problems with my needles bending (and breaking!) but I switched to Roxanne needles. I use a size 11 between. Takes a good long time before I bend one but I typically have about 6 threaded at a time so as one runs out of thread I grab the next one. Maybe the constant switching between 6 needles is keeping me from bending them? I love the Roxanne needles they are nice and sharp and seem to last a long time but they are a B***h to thread! Luckily my quilting light has a magnifier attachment.
12-08-2009, 01:16 PM
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I used to bend hand needles ( 12 betweens) all the time. They were Peacemakers brand. I changed to Roxanne's and now use a size 10 between ( easier to thread) and don't have any trouble at all. Just change them out when they get dull.
12-09-2009, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by sandpat
I bent one last night so badly that it looked like a "c"...and I was only trying to thread it :oops:
I was thinking maybe you need a 'shorter' needle, instead of longer. I've never had this problem. I guess us meeces don't put a lot of muscle...oh yeah...my needle is magic...there's the difference :lol:
12-09-2009, 05:35 AM
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I just started using straw needles.....I don't know much about them but they seem to work really well for me...mine are #9
They are longer and my stitches are smaller and my fingers are more relaxed. The container I bought at the LQS was three dollars for about 12......I was using #7 tweens various brands and they bent a lot... :-)
They are longer and my stitches are smaller and my fingers are more relaxed. The container I bought at the LQS was three dollars for about 12......I was using #7 tweens various brands and they bent a lot... :-)
12-09-2009, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by quiltncrazy
Originally Posted by sandpat
I bent one last night so badly that it looked like a "c"...and I was only trying to thread it :oops:
I was thinking maybe you need a 'shorter' needle, instead of longer. I've never had this problem. I guess us meeces don't put a lot of muscle...oh yeah...my needle is magic...there's the difference :lol:
:lol: :lol:
12-09-2009, 06:39 AM
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So glad this needle bending discussion has come up:)I just helped a friend on a repair...she fixed, I hand quilted and I went thru 2 needles...both gone now..both bent! I did get'r done...but, you would have thought the little part of quilting would have not been such a 'bender'....and, I used no hoop to do this...but, like that tidbit on if it is in a hoop..it could be too tight...I've prob done that before too:)
12-09-2009, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Tiffany
I love reading how many of you also lap quilt. I swear the gals in my guild act like I'm performing some magic act by not using a frame or a hoop. :lol:
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