Organ needles
#31
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With respect http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Steel_Works
they do make steel themselves - otherwise I would wonder about those samurai swords!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...tion#Countries
they do make steel themselves - otherwise I would wonder about those samurai swords!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...tion#Countries
Last edited by kindleaddict63; 12-13-2014 at 03:19 PM.
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With respect http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Steel_Works
they do make steel themselves - otherwise I would wonder about those samurai swords!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...tion#Countries
they do make steel themselves - otherwise I would wonder about those samurai swords!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...tion#Countries
Cari
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I am also an Organ Titanium Needle fan. I get mine from Superior also.
http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...chine-needles/
http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...chine-needles/
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#39
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: The Deep South near Cajun Country, USA
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I have used both the Schmetz and Organ needles in my Brother Innovis 4000D. Both worked, but the Schmetz wore out much quicker. When I bought the Organ Needles from All Brands, which has a storefront near me, I asked them which needle I should use in my machine. I was intending on doing embroidery and had not started any quilting projects at that time. They recommended I use Organ HAx130EB 80/12. These last forever. They very rarely break and last through many embroidery projects. I don't know if they are titanium or not and really don't care. When these packs of 10 are gone, I will go back to Organ for sure.
This was a note I made to myself years ago.....Size 11 Organ HAx130EBBR or HAX130EB Needles recommended for all embroidery because the smaller needle is better for dense embroidery. Size 14 only for thicker, dense fabrics.
I believe they recommended the 12's because I was buying a box of 10 packs with 10 needles in each. The size 12's have been used to PP, embroidery on denim, fine cotton, and sewing all my quilt projects.
I have heard of people who change needles after every quilt. I would have wasted soooooo many needles if I did that. I change when I hear them go "Clunk" as they pierce the fabric. When that happens they are dull and will pull threads in your fabric in a heartbeat. The only needle I broke was because I didn't have the bobbin case back in properly on my Brother 4000. I haven't made that mistake again.
FYI.....I use the Organ needles in my vintage Singer Golden Touch and Sew, my Big Brother, and my little Brother Runway from Wal-Mart. I have had no problem with any of them.
This was a note I made to myself years ago.....Size 11 Organ HAx130EBBR or HAX130EB Needles recommended for all embroidery because the smaller needle is better for dense embroidery. Size 14 only for thicker, dense fabrics.
I believe they recommended the 12's because I was buying a box of 10 packs with 10 needles in each. The size 12's have been used to PP, embroidery on denim, fine cotton, and sewing all my quilt projects.
I have heard of people who change needles after every quilt. I would have wasted soooooo many needles if I did that. I change when I hear them go "Clunk" as they pierce the fabric. When that happens they are dull and will pull threads in your fabric in a heartbeat. The only needle I broke was because I didn't have the bobbin case back in properly on my Brother 4000. I haven't made that mistake again.
FYI.....I use the Organ needles in my vintage Singer Golden Touch and Sew, my Big Brother, and my little Brother Runway from Wal-Mart. I have had no problem with any of them.
Last edited by Barb in Louisiana; 12-14-2014 at 06:05 AM.
#40
Golly, I was beginning to think that I was the only one who knew about the wonders of Superior titanium needles. I used Schmetz for years until I discovered Bob of Superior. Their threads are Superior also.
I buy Superior Titanium Coated Needles: right there on the back it says:
Manufactured for Superior Threads by ORGAN NEEDLE Co. Ltd. Japan
A couple of days ago I needed to change to a different needle size. Couldn't find my stock of Superiors and put in a new (bought within the last year) Schmetz needle. Ladies, I wasn't doing anything weird, just sewing along, and the needle broke off just above the hole after about three minutes of sewing. Nothing flew anywhere: the lower bit still had the thread through the eye and the second piece was still attached to the machine. Before we left Austria I stocked up on Schmetz needles (still made in Germany) and never had a problem with those needles but all that's left are a couple of pkgs of Jeans needles.
After the needle broke, I went on the hunt and found my stock of Superior needles in the container with my Superior threads. That made sense. Superior needles last and last.
I've learned my lesson! Superior needles are the only needles I'll be purchasing from now on!
Manufactured for Superior Threads by ORGAN NEEDLE Co. Ltd. Japan
A couple of days ago I needed to change to a different needle size. Couldn't find my stock of Superiors and put in a new (bought within the last year) Schmetz needle. Ladies, I wasn't doing anything weird, just sewing along, and the needle broke off just above the hole after about three minutes of sewing. Nothing flew anywhere: the lower bit still had the thread through the eye and the second piece was still attached to the machine. Before we left Austria I stocked up on Schmetz needles (still made in Germany) and never had a problem with those needles but all that's left are a couple of pkgs of Jeans needles.
After the needle broke, I went on the hunt and found my stock of Superior needles in the container with my Superior threads. That made sense. Superior needles last and last.
I've learned my lesson! Superior needles are the only needles I'll be purchasing from now on!
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