Originally Posted by
pocoellie
I only change my needles when:
1-they break
2-change when I switch to thicker/thinner fabrics from what I've been working with
3-when I'm getting ready to FMQ, I switch to a 14 quilting needle, usually I use a 12 when just sewing. When I'm done with FM, I put the same needle back in that I was using before I changed to the 14.
I am with you. I am bad about changing needles. Really good at cleaning and oiling.