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05-10-2010, 07:37 AM

#21

SuziC

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I aggree with sewcrazy. I change me needle all the time. It avoids problems with my machine and fabric.

05-10-2010, 07:41 AM

#22

Dancing Needle

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I try to remember to change between project, but usually forget. I'm on to my next project....thanks for the reminder! :)

05-10-2010, 08:06 AM

#23

Melinda in Tulsa

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Like alot of you, my machine tells me when the needle is dull!

05-10-2010, 08:37 AM

#24

sewcrazygirl

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Allbrands.com is also sells then in bulk.

05-11-2010, 04:32 AM

#25

mar32428

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Quote:

Originally Posted by littlehud

I can tell by the way my machine sounds. There is this faint thunking noise and then I know to change the needle. My kids can't hear it but I can.

I can hear mine thunking too.

05-11-2010, 05:05 AM

#26

drdolly

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I have started using titanium Klasse needles in my babylock and really love them

05-11-2010, 05:51 AM

#27

SUSAN

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only change them when they break!!!! OOPS :oops: :shock: :?:

05-11-2010, 06:57 AM

#28

PennyLynn

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Location: East, Texas

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I also use the titanium needles and love them. you can tell when they need changing by the sound.
It will be great to get them at 70% off, Patrice thanks for the info.

05-11-2010, 07:08 AM

#29

Tink's Mom

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I change the needle every 8-10 hours of sewing....but I do keep a couple in my pincushion that don't seem to have been used as hard. I keep them for when I'm putting a zipper into a jean purse...always break a needle when doing that...so at least I'm breaking a used needle instead of a fresh one. :oops:

05-11-2010, 07:59 AM

#30

iltoaz

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I used to change only when I broke a needle - now I change needles on every other project. I also do alterations in addition to quilting. So I really go thru needles. Thanks for the web sites for bulk buying.