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    Old 02-28-2016, 06:50 AM
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    Default needle size for T shirt quilt sewing?
    I am making a T shirt quilt. I have backed the pieces with 906 (thin) fusible interface. I am now ready to sew. I have a Janome MC6600. What are your recommendations for needle size? Any other suggestions before I begin? Thank you!
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    Old 02-28-2016, 07:46 AM
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    You might try a ball point needle since they are made for knits so they won't break the weave.
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    Old 02-29-2016, 07:17 PM
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    I use a size 11 Universal when piecing the stablized T's. When I quilt on my long arm I will use a size #18 needle with King Tut thread. (a #40 thread)
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