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09-18-2010, 01:57 PM

#41

MadQuilter

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Originally Posted by chamby

So what about using a twin needle to stitch in the ditch on a lap quilt???

Well, by default that SID would need to be renamed to STD as in Straddle the Ditch. Not sure about the method but I don't like the acronym. lol

09-18-2010, 02:03 PM

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chamby

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MadQuilter

Quote:

Originally Posted by chamby

So what about using a twin needle to stitch in the ditch on a lap quilt???

Well, by default that SID would need to be renamed to STD as in Straddle the Ditch. Not sure about the method but I don't like the acronym. lol

Has anyone tried this with the twin needle? I am thinking about it. I just do not want to have to rip it all out if it does not work. Plus it is a christmas gift for my nephew.

09-18-2010, 02:49 PM

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BARBISBOSS

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I use my twin needle for pintucking and also using 2 different threads with different stitches that come with your machine, there is also a pintucking foot you can use. Just check the with of the foot before use fancy stitches. Ihave a janome 3500 and its max with is 7 but when using twin needles i use a 5 width.

09-18-2010, 03:19 PM

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wraez

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That is curious.

I have a Kenmore that uses a double needle and bobbin goes in at the bottom sideways.

I have a Janome with a top drop down bobbin and the operator's manual says I can use a double needle.

I have used it many times in the old Kenmore, just recently thinking of using it on my Janome but haven't yet.

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

09-18-2010, 03:20 PM

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tooMuchFabric

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The twin needle, and even the triple needles, each take a separate top thread, but they share the same one and only bobbin thread on the back.
Just wanted to mention that.
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09-18-2010, 03:53 PM

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MamaBear61

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Twin needles make awesome decorative stitches to edge pillowcases, placemats etc. I took a class on it when I got my Pfaff 7550 several years ago and loved the look it can create.

09-18-2010, 03:57 PM

#47

Sewingyankee

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A twin needle is used in heirloom sewing to make pintucks.

09-18-2010, 04:48 PM

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jitkaau

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Originally Posted by MommaDorian

I have a 'twin needle' in the stuff that came with my machine. Can someone tell me what it's for?

You can make two rows of stitching( which look like a coverstitch)
which are evenly apart for the entire length of the sewing. Embroidery can look more interesting if you put two different colours in the needles. Some twin needles have a wing needle on one side and make interesting hole or hem work.

09-18-2010, 04:53 PM

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Jane3

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I also have a double needle with my Bernina machine. Bobbin loads in the front. Nancy's Notions has a great video on how to use the double needle. I have not tried it yet - but saved the info. You should be able to find it on her web site.