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I use titanium needles all the time. Especially for my embroidery machine. They last a lot longer than regular ones.
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I much prefer Titanium needles over regular ones. All my needles are usually premium brands & I still prefer the Titanium ones. Have never heard that they shatter but I will be attentive to that. They last longer (much longer) but I also feel they just do a better job. IMHO, anyway. Tartan, I have been able to buy some at Fabricland, not a lot but some. My LQS does carry them also but her shop is an hour away so I when I need a few things I always pick up some needles at the same time.
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How would the Organ titanium needles compare to the Schmetz microbes needles? Wondering because that's what I have now, before searching for the organ brand. Thank you!
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Originally Posted by Neuras
(Post 7556426)
How would the Organ titanium needles compare to the Schmetz microbes needles? Wondering because that's what I have now, before searching for the organ brand. Thank you!
Microtex are sharper, very slightly thinner, have a shorter eye & the eye is not coated in Teflon. Unless you are having problems with your thread shredding (usually due to needle being a size too small), there is no reason to switch before you run out. Pros like the Organ Topstitch needles because they can do all types of sewing/quilting without having to change out their needle. For home sewers who may mostly stick to regular quilter's cotton, a cotton thread & not moving machine at high speed, Microtex is generally just as good or possibly even slightly better if you are using a 40 or 50wt 2-ply thread because it makes a tinier hole. If you quilt with a 12 or 28wt thread, you really should switch to a Topstitch because the groove on the shaft of the needle is deeper & will better be able to hold & protect thicker threads. Otherwise, keep sewing away & when you're running low maybe give the titanium topstitch needles a try. |
Thank you!
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I piece w guttermann 50 wt & have been using microtex needles. Just upgraded to a juki 2010, so I need to be informed. Would you then say to finish off what I have then transition to the organ? The machine came w 3 extra organ needles
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Originally Posted by Neuras
(Post 7556464)
I piece w guttermann 50 wt & have been using microtex needles. Just upgraded to a juki 2010, so I need to be informed. Would you then say to finish off what I have then transition to the organ? The machine came w 3 extra organ needles
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