I’ve broken a couple needles where the tip (thankfully!) stayed on the thread when they broke.

Maybe if you shine a flashlight on the floor it will show up. Good luck and hopefully your dog doesn't find it before you do

Most of the time my organ needles just bend. Those are the needles I use.

Is your machine light enough for you to turn it upside down and shake it?

grrr....I haven't found it yet.....I have looked everywhere..it is a hardwood floor and I have swept it....I do have a lot of stuff around...wish I was a neater quilter....I had a medical appt today and hopefully tomorrow will be able to search some more and tidy up the area. When I break a needle....I usually search for the pieces and take out a new needle to lay beside to see if I am missing any, this needle did not seem to make a noise or anything....I didn't feel it hitting me....it is a mystery

I would set that mask aside and make another. A magnet would help you find the tip. Good luck!

~ C

That happened to me several months ago. My tip went somewhere in the machine. It's super heavy and I haven't tried to turn it upside down.

I hope you can find the piece of needle.

My machine is in the shop and I "think" it is because of a broken needle that was lost somewhere. I couldn't find the tip anywhere. It sews fine but doesn't sound normal. The LQS finally heard the noise as it was intermittent and found a thread wrapped up inside. There was also mention of replacing some damaged parts.