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Oh and I forgot to mention that since I got my needles in bulk for fabulous price, I now change them more often cuz I don't feel I have to be so frugal.
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I am not affiliated with the group other than being a member to get the discounted prices. I find that I only order once a year and get a variety of sizes and titanium needles ... I split the order with 3 friends.
here is a sample of pricing at needlecoop SHARP Also "regular" or "universal" - $10.46 all sizes for pk of 100 SHARP - PD/TITANIUM FINISH ) Regular eye sharps - $42.56 pk of 100 sizes 11/75, 12/80, 14/90 they have others too .. |
Originally Posted by k3n
Schmetz, no question. I piece with 70/10 sharps and quilt with 75/11, 80/12 or 90/14, depending on the thread. I change them often, at least every project and sometimes halfway through if I'm using poly batting or batiks which wear the needle more quickly. An old needle can strain the motor on your machine and a new needle is a darn sight cheaper than a new machine. :-D
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I just picked up my machine from it's annual service today. The man said klasse needles aren't so good. He told me to use janome needles in my janome machine and schmetz needles in my brother machine. He commented that people should always use the best needles and thread because they are the cheapest part of the sewing machine. If you use the wrong ones the damage can be quite expensive.
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