sewing machine needles
#2
I know what you mean. I didn't even realize there was a number on the needle for the longest time. I bought the Jumbo Helping Hands from Harbor Freight and the only part of it that I use is the magnifier. I can read the needle's number with it, and it is cheap. http://www.harborfreight.com/helping-hands-319.html
#3
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Illinois
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I am thankful for the color codes. As for reading the needle size on the needle it self... I do keep a magnifying glass. But found when a put a new needle in the machine I put a post it note on the machine with the needle size. If I change needle sizes.. I put the needle in the post it.
#4
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Southern California
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I have a large assortment of Schmetz needles but now, I am mostly using the size 14 quilting needles. YES, you are correct about the small print but you must realize how small the shank of the needle is. I didn't notice the color code on the needles I just bought at JAF. Yes, they have been stamping the size of the needles since I bought my Bernina over 20 years ago. YIKES!! Time flies when you are having fun quilting !!!
#5
I am thankful for the color codes. As for reading the needle size on the needle it self... I do keep a magnifying glass. But found when a put a new needle in the machine I put a post it note on the machine with the needle size. If I change needle sizes.. I put the needle in the post it.
#8
I change needles frequently - I prefer Microtex for appliqué and if quilting with metallics I like a Metallic or Topstitch needle. Sometimes my needles are only used for an hour or two. I keep a jewellers loupe similar to this one with my needles which I use if if I forget to mark or note what needle is in my machine.
#9
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
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I doesn't matter if I use it for an hour or one seam I don't save it once it comes out of my machine. I've tried all the methods of saving the size and none work for me. A guild member asked don't you feel guilty throwing away a good needle? I said no, it's a needle.
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