Best needle for machine quilting?
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I am quilting on my mechanical Singer machine. Since I FMQ all my quilts I go through needles pretty fast. I was quilting last night and 14/90 broke. I finished my quilt with whatever needle i had left. Which type of needle do you recommend as the best for Fmq on DSM?
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I usually use an 80/12 when machine quilting...but it will depend on the thread I am sewing with. For cottons, I use a quilting needle. For metallics, a Metallica needle. For invisible thread, I use a size 10 quilting needle. For heavier threads I use a jeans needle size 14. Usually the best way to decide on your needle is to let the thread determine that.
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I think the best needle is what works for you. It also depends on the thread you're using.
I use Schmetz Quilting 90/14 for both piecing and quilting with Connecting Threads.
I use Schmetz Quilting 90/14 for both piecing and quilting with Connecting Threads.
Last edited by EasyPeezy; 10-09-2012 at 04:16 PM.
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