Needle to Use With King Tut Thread
 

I'm trying King Tut thread for the first time. The spool recommends a 90/14 topstitching needle. I have a quilting 90/14 needle on hand, no topstitching needles in the larder. Not so happy about the hole size its making, seems too big.

Before I waste time messing around - either dashing off to Joann's or trying a universal 80/12- can folks experienced with this thread tell me if they've been successful substituting a smaller, "non-topstitching" needle using Tut?

I rarely use it in my DSM as it's rather thick and I quilt on a long arm. On the long arm, I have to use an 18 needle (which is a larger one). I do think you will need that 14 topstitching needle to get the quality of stitch and to prevent shredding with King Tut.

Yup. I think you're right. This is a variegated 40/3 thread and it's gonna take the 90 size. Wish I hadn't bought it but I lacked options where I'm staying right now. Oh well, let's see what I can learn from this experience....

Use the 90/14 needle the top of the spool suggests. You won't be happy with the results using a smaller needle. It will stitch fine in one direction but skip stitches and give you lots of problems in another direction.

I love King Tut thread, use it on my Janome 6600 all of the time. Honestly I have no idea about the needle - just used what I have. I have never had trouble with skipped stitches or any trouble. I have used spools and the cones - no problem So glad I tried it

I never use top stitch needles. I generally use sharps or universals unless I'm using metallic or other specialty threads. Never had a problem with king tut thread in my 80/12 sharps.
just went back & found you are referring to the heavier verigated thread -- for that the 90/14 is needed, otherwise your thread will fray & break a lot.

I love king tut thread. My Husqv Sapphire does just fine with it. I use the titanium needles that superior threads sells. No problems with skipping.

Thanks for all of the feedback. I'mean going to stick with the 90/14 needle and use up as much as I can of the thread to quilt a baby quilt. I do not believe I will buy the variegated thread again.

I use King Tut a lot and love it. I use a 90/14 or a 100/16. Once you wash the quilt, the holes close up.

I use King Tut all the time on my Bernina. I use a Superior Platinum 90/14 top stitch needle and never have problems.

The size 14 topstitch is the same size as a 14 universal or 14 microtex. The difference is the topstitch needle has a larger eye and longer scarf, which means less friction on the thread. King Tut is a thicker thread, which is why Superior recommends a topstitch needle for it.

I have only one spool of King Tut and I use a 90 topstitching as they recommended. I'd like to work on building up a stash of King Tut variegated thread, but I'm not there yet. A quilting needle would also work.

I use the King Tut thread almost exclusively to quilt with and I use the 90/14 topstitch needles recommended on the label and have never had a problem-no matter which direction I sew. I appreciate the information given and feel like it is there to give the consumer the best experience possible.

Help me, please. I'm trying to straight-line quilt a baby quilt. I'm using the King Tut variegated with a 90/14 quilting needle and using my walking foot.

The top thread is pulling too much to the underside of the quilt. Do I tighten or loosen the top tension?

I too like king Tut thread.And really like the top stitch needles they sale. But have used, quilting too. Pudge, upper tension to Loose tighten the tension and Pull the knots up. Or Lossen the tension Drop the knots down.

I tightened the upper tension and the stitch is okay now. I just do not like this thread on the machine I'm using. I am going to hold off quilting until I get home in a few weeks and then I'll use my Babylock Jane. She'll handle this thread, I'm sure.

Washing your quilt will close up the holes caused by a needle. Thicker threads need a larger eye needle to reduce the friction and shreading that can happen with a smaller needle.

Always ,match your needle to your thread to avoid problems. 90 /14 topstitch is what you need. Check out superior threads web site..they have videos on needles and theead. The thread manufacturer knows best. When finished with your quilt and son't want to wash it, lightly steam it..since it is crib size.

I love King Tut variegated threads. I use them on my DSM with a 90/14 quilting needle, and I also use them on my sit-down long arm machine.

I have quilted with a lot of King Tut thread, and love it. I mostly use a 90/14 quilting needle, and have tried the top stitch needle but didn't notice any difference either way. On my machine (Janome 8900) I prefer to use Aurifil 50wt in the bobbin and adjust the tension to avoid thread blobs on the back. One thing I use with all thread and every machine, is a thread stand. The few extra inches from the thread stand gives the thread a little more time to unwind and relax before hitting the tension disks, and I never have trouble with shredding or skipping.