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Usually when it makes a "pop" sound or breaks! My bad!!
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I switched to all titanium coated machine needles. They stay sharp much longer then regular needles. It's been months since I changed because of the needle being dull.
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I discovered that needles can be "sharpened" with the emory stone that came with my Gingher scissors.
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Originally Posted by Caswews
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I switched to all titanium coated machine needles. They stay sharp much longer then regular needles. It's been months since I changed because of the needle being dull.
http://www.superiorthreads.com/produ...words=titanium |
Originally Posted by MaryKatherine
when it Breaks.. shame on me?
MK Change those needles! A good place to buy reasonable priced needles is, http://www.discountembroiderysupply.com/ A sharp needle is better for your project AND your machine! |
I too don't change them often enough. I don't change them after every project because a lot of the time it is a small project. So I do it when I think it has been in there long enough. I do clean the bobbin case out often.
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I change mine after about 10 hours of quilting. I am anxious to try the new titaium needles.
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I can't afford to change my needle if it doesn't need it. I wait for it to break, bend, or pop. Same with rotary cutter blades. When it doesn't cut clean I change it.
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Originally Posted by Glassquilt
The thread about rotary cutters got me thinking. How often do I change my needle compared to how often do I change my rotary blade? If the needle needs to be changed every so many hours, maybe I could tie my blades to that.
I usually change when I hear the needle 'pop' while going through the fabric. |
I didn't even know you're supposed to change them regularly until I had my problems with my machine at a quilting class! Afterwards, I rushed over to the shop where I bought my machine to see what was wrong. The helpful salesperson told me that I should change it after every 8 hrs. or so of sewing. It immediately fixed the problem. Who knew? Now I do.
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