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    Old 08-31-2011, 04:25 AM
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    just throw them out...not worth the trouble to try to sharpenr
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    Old 08-31-2011, 04:28 AM
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    I collect them in a drug pill container and give them to the pharmacist to be disposed of like the hospitals do, that way they don't end up in the garbage and drugs addict don't use them
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    Old 08-31-2011, 04:33 AM
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    Great idea!!!
    Originally Posted by MIJul
    I use them to hang pictures also. Better than nails!
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    Old 09-01-2011, 02:19 AM
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    Why would you want the old needles from the Dr's office. Even if you don't use them for sewing, they could be contaminated and dangerousl.
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    Old 09-01-2011, 08:56 AM
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    Ooowwww, I don't think I belong in this thread but I've never let that stop me before :>).
    I don't change with every new project (more likely when the machine begins to sound "strange");
    I just throw the old needles in the trashbag (I know, shame on me);
    I enter these comments to let the newbies know that you don't have to be perfect and you don't have to follow all the safety rules. Some may want to use me as an example for instituting the elusive "quilt police" we all talk about
    I'll try to do better, now that it's been brought to my attention.
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    Old 09-01-2011, 08:58 AM
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    I do not change needles with every project. Only if I start hearing the needle making a popping noise when trying to go through the fabric.
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    Old 09-01-2011, 09:10 AM
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    I do change the needle when doing a large project like quilting a quilt. I use my own judgement as to how many small projects I can stitch before changing the needle. I do use some of them to hang pics. I keep a tape dispenser with masking tape on my sewing table any old warnout needles, broken needles, bent pins I wrap in a piece of tape then dispose of in the trash.
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    Old 09-01-2011, 06:57 PM
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    I throw them away
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    Old 09-02-2011, 08:23 AM
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    I save them. I have a lot of "stuff" hanging on my walls with them. Thay don't make big holes and thay can be covered with a coat of paint or a dab.
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    Old 09-04-2011, 05:32 PM
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    [quote=bluteddi]I do not throw away old needles until they are truely OLD, bent or other issues. I also do not change needles with every project. I have found that if I " sharpen" my needle every once in a while they last MUCH longer.. I use the little " garnet grit" bag that comeso n the " tomato" pin cushion. I just trun the needle thru few times and TADA!!! it sails thru the fabric like new.
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    Ditto.
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