Most new machines come with that little pack of Organ needles. For years I used Schmetz needle because that's what JoAnns sells. After Schmetz moved their manufacturing to India I noticed the quality isn't what it used to be. When I bought my first embroidery machine I started using Organ sharps because that's what my dealer sells and recommends and now I use them in all my machines. I buy my needles in bulk at http://www.allstitch.net The needle threader on my MC350e doesn't like Schmetz needles.

I don't understand the fascination with titanium needles. They are touted to be stronger so they won't break but to my thinking I'd rather have the needle break if there's a problem than have the needle cause damage to my machine because it didn't break. Needles are cheap, machine parts are not.

Cari

I took a Bernina class once where the teacher said that Organ needles are fine for straight stitching but they are just a tiny bit longer than other needles and so were not good for Embroidery (and decorative ?) stitches. Apparently, during those ,the needles moves from side to side and can hit the bobbin case as it rotates. Not sure if I explained it correctly or if it is true but since I stock up when they are on sale, I just use Schmetz titanium needles.

I have used Organ needles for the past couple of years because I got a good price on them. Since then I have used many different sizes and also the titanium needles. I have never had a problem. Go for it.

I use them b/c I worked for Hirsch, Tajima prof. emb machines. I got a gross for about $3. I use them all the time. a gross is a lot to use. so i'll have them for a long time.

I use titanium coated Organ needles. Japan has the best steel for sewing needles. All sewing industry knows this. Germany can't compete with Japan's quality when it comes to needles and pins.

I love them, in fact, our BabyLock dealer uses them all the time. There was a time when he actually gave you several packs of them when you purchased a new machine.

I use them all the time. They are good needles.

Let's just put it this way....Schmetz needles are no longer made in Germany. Look very closely at the back of the package -- where it now says in t-i-n-y letters most of us over-40 can't even see -- "made in India".

I MUCH prefer Organ needles and LOVE my titanium ones.

Jan in VA

I've used Organ needles on my Bernina Artista 180 and they work great.

I now use Organ exclusively, ignoring the Schemtz I had already bought previously. They're much easier to thread, and stay sharp a very long time. I bought in bulk online, I think it was on eBay, but not an auction.