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    Old 10-01-2009, 03:26 AM
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    I bet this has been asked before, but one more time.

    I need to order some needles. I am not very good about knowing what size to use when. Can anyone help me out here? Is there a good universal size to buy for more piecing and machine quilting on cottons.
    Thanks. Quilter1234
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    Old 10-01-2009, 03:35 AM
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    I use schmetz quilting 75s for piecing and quilting. Check out this site - lots of guidelines :D

    http://www.schmetzneedles.com/quilting.htm
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    Old 10-01-2009, 03:59 AM
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    Thanks k3n. This helps a lot. Quilter 1234
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    Old 10-01-2009, 04:54 AM
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    You're very welcome. It was advice given to me by a very experienced friend and I'm glad to pass it on! :D
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    Old 10-01-2009, 11:08 AM
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    Originally Posted by quilter 1234
    I bet this has been asked before, but one more time.

    I need to order some needles. I am not very good about knowing what size to use when. Can anyone help me out here? Is there a good universal size to buy for more piecing and machine quilting on cottons.
    Thanks. Quilter1234
    Here is the website for the Schmetz needle chart.

    http://www.schmetzneedles.com/pdf/ne...20ABC_GB_S.pdf

    http://www.schmetzneedles.com/education.html

    Hope these help.
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    Old 10-04-2009, 06:29 PM
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    thanks ladies.... quilter1234
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