Needles
#1
Needles
I had bought a Janome New Home from a lady awhile back. I had a sears before. I broke my needle the other day on the janome and I was wondering do I have to use their brand name of needle or can I use any kind? Also what gauge for sewing quilttops and pieceing.
#5
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Illinois
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Needles should be the same regardless of brand. The size of needle depends on your thread size. Generally, for piecing, you want to use a thin thread -- 50/3, 50/2 or 60/3. For 50/3, a size 80/12 is usually best. For 50/2 or 60/3, you can use a size 70/10 most of the time (my preference is Aurifil 50/2 thread with Schmetz 70/10 Microtex needle).
For quilting, you can use the same set-up, or you might like a thicker thread so it shows up more on the quilt top -- of course, that also means any little mistakes will also show up more. Most often, I use Aurifil 40/2 thread with either a Microtex or Quilting needle size 80/12 by Schmetz. I've also used Klase needles & they work nicely, but I prefer the Schmetz because (1) I can buy them with a coupon at JAF and (2) they are color coded so I always know what type & size of needle I have on my machine.
For quilting, you can use the same set-up, or you might like a thicker thread so it shows up more on the quilt top -- of course, that also means any little mistakes will also show up more. Most often, I use Aurifil 40/2 thread with either a Microtex or Quilting needle size 80/12 by Schmetz. I've also used Klase needles & they work nicely, but I prefer the Schmetz because (1) I can buy them with a coupon at JAF and (2) they are color coded so I always know what type & size of needle I have on my machine.
#8
I use Organ topstitch needles in all my machines. Topstitch needles are easier to thread with a larger eye. I also use them when I am in embroidery mode. I piece and embroidery with an 80/12 and machine quilt with a 90/14
#9
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 139
Where do you get them, please. I have not found organ needles, and it is said my janome likes them best.
I believe it because I have issues with many other needles and when I insert janome needles I have no problems. Since organ needles are janome needles I would be happy to buy them in bulk, as I pay about 7 dollars for 5 janome needles at the quilt shop.thank you for your help.
Gaby
I believe it because I have issues with many other needles and when I insert janome needles I have no problems. Since organ needles are janome needles I would be happy to buy them in bulk, as I pay about 7 dollars for 5 janome needles at the quilt shop.thank you for your help.
Gaby
#10
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 115
These two videos on YouTube by Superior Thread and DR. Bob really helped me understand needles better and I often share them because I think the two videos were done so well. This is a link to the first video, enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U48srIlnWg
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