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    Old 02-25-2015, 05:32 PM
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    Default Microtex Sharp... Yay!!!

    Goes through the sammich like buttah!

    I promise to change needles as soon as I hear the pop pop pop or little thumping noise...

    Sometimes being a cheapskate doesn't pay...
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    Old 02-25-2015, 05:33 PM
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    They're really nice for batiks!
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    Old 02-26-2015, 04:36 AM
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    Yes, they are sharp and great for when sewing with Batiks!!
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    Old 02-26-2015, 04:39 AM
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    I tried the Microtex needles to stitch lines on a wallhanging done with batiks. Lite weight heat n bond was used on the applique pieces, and in someplaces the applique pieces were 3 or 4 layers deep ( sea coral). Anyway, my Bernina 730 skipped stitches and didn't like the Microtex needles. Think I used a 14 ...
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    Old 02-26-2015, 05:34 AM
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    I found the Titanium topstitch needles are even better and last longer then two of the microtex. Give them a try.
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    Old 02-26-2015, 08:58 AM
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    I use nothing but Microtex!! A little more money but last longer
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