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    Old 09-21-2015, 08:40 PM
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    I have a lot of double knit fabric that I would like to use for quilts. Do
    I use a stretch ballpoint or a regular ballpoint needle?
    Thanks for any help you can give me.
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    Old 09-21-2015, 11:03 PM
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    either, I have sewn a lot of knits and both ballpoint and stretch needles worked well.
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    Old 09-22-2015, 02:12 AM
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    Been a while since I sewed double knit but always used ballpoint to prevent skipped stitches.
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    Old 09-22-2015, 04:04 AM
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    I haven't used any knit needles with my quilting, only the sharp quilting needles. You can always try and see how they work.
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    Old 09-22-2015, 05:25 AM
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    Lucky you. I made a double knit quilt 45 years ago and the old goat is still used and loved.
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    Old 09-22-2015, 05:28 AM
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    Wondered about this. Thanks for posting. Always learn something.
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