Needle reminders
08-07-2011, 02:09 PM
#81
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Have the same issue as we refurbish machines. I write a bio on te machines and add the needle type and size I am using because my husband and I handle machines in differnet ways our choice of needles are different and it's hard to keep them straight if not. I also keep the pack close by and put a small permanent marker stripe on the used needle before puting it back in the pack.
08-07-2011, 02:32 PM
#83
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Originally Posted by jitkaau
The needles that I buy are colour - coded.They have little bands at the top of the shaft -blue,green maroon,gold etc.Perhaps you could buy those to make it easier for your memory?
08-07-2011, 02:51 PM
#85
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Originally Posted by Gramie bj
When I stop a project(not finished) I remove the needle, thread through a small piece of fabric from that project (usualy focas piece) then store it in a Large pill bottle, When the bottle gets full I know I have too many UFO'S Makes it easy to find. Must add straws to shoping list.
08-07-2011, 04:37 PM
#88
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I often use multiple types and sizes of needles in a single project -- often in a single day, so this is a big issue for me.
Even if I know the needle type, I have difficulties reading the size stamped on the needle. I cannot even read those with a magnifying glass. Maybe it would make it easier to see if I marked the number with a black sharpie, and then wiped off it off the surface. That's something I'll have to try.
Even if I know the needle type, I have difficulties reading the size stamped on the needle. I cannot even read those with a magnifying glass. Maybe it would make it easier to see if I marked the number with a black sharpie, and then wiped off it off the surface. That's something I'll have to try.
08-07-2011, 04:41 PM
#89
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Originally Posted by Cindy2sew
Ok, I admit I am getting older (52) and I have difficulty remembering which needle is in my machine! I switch projects a lot and change my needle (when I remember) to the project I am working on so I could end up with an denim needle on a embroidery project. (Its happened)
I need some ideas how to remember which needle I have loaded in my machine. I have tried post-it notes on the front of the machine but I find they fall off too easily. Any suggestions?
Cindy
I need some ideas how to remember which needle I have loaded in my machine. I have tried post-it notes on the front of the machine but I find they fall off too easily. Any suggestions?
Cindy
08-07-2011, 04:49 PM
#90
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Originally Posted by Gramie bj
When I stop a project(not finished) I remove the needle, thread through a small piece of fabric from that project (usualy focas piece) then store it in a Large pill bottle, When the bottle gets full I know I have too many UFO'S Makes it easy to find. Must add straws to shoping list.
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