Using a double needle in quilting
09-14-2013, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I use double needles but don't thread one of them for stitching in the ditch and also for straight even top stitching. I learned this trick at a quilt seminar.
09-14-2013, 09:38 PM
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People on QB are always presenting new ideas. Way to go!
If the quilt is in competition at a show, judges don't approve of zigzag on the back. What would they say on an art quilt? Don't know, since art quilts break rules.
I like the look of the double needle.
The width of the double needle to use is determined by the DSM. Some will take up to 9mm, while others only take 4mm.
One other thing is that double needles cost more. So when I use them, I'm very careful to put little stress on them.
If the quilt is in competition at a show, judges don't approve of zigzag on the back. What would they say on an art quilt? Don't know, since art quilts break rules.
I like the look of the double needle.
The width of the double needle to use is determined by the DSM. Some will take up to 9mm, while others only take 4mm.
One other thing is that double needles cost more. So when I use them, I'm very careful to put little stress on them.
09-14-2013, 10:05 PM
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Well, I now know that what it would look like to use a double needle. The only question I have is where do you get them. My machine will work with one but it didnt come with one in the accessory package. I have looked at the local stores and some online but havent found one for my machine. Are the double ones just like regular ones or do you have to one specifically for your machine.
09-15-2013, 03:38 AM
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there are various sizes of double needles, some close together, some 1/4"-3/8" apart...I've used double needles for stitching stained glass blocks- went ahead & sandwiched my blocks & quilted them as I stitched down the 'leading' black bias- then put them together *quilt as you go* method. worked out fine- it does give you a zigzag on the back- but the project I used it for was fine with that- my bobbin thread matched so well it wasn't really noticeable unless you really got close & inspected it- since they were kids quilts the kids don't care a bit.
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