breaking needles when stippling

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10-13-2010, 08:24 AM

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CoyoteQuilts

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Originally Posted by laureneberhard

It has to do with the speed of the quilt being moved. It takes lots of practice to get into a rythem. Sounds like you are pulling-pushing the quilt while the needle is going into the machine. You need to have more speed on the machine and a smoother movement of the quilt. Easy? No, but with practice you'll get better. Don't give up.

Where in IL are you?

Ditto! Fast machine, slow hands is the rule. Scary at first, but it really works....

10-13-2010, 10:55 AM

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amma

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I also like to use a little larger needle for quilting than piecing :D:D:D

10-13-2010, 12:56 PM

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kddeedle

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Originally Posted by np3

All good suggestions. It takes time to get it right. Hang in there!

one more question and I may have it down! what kind of thread should I be using for stippling? Thanks!

10-13-2010, 01:32 PM

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laureneberhard

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Any kind of good grade thread you'd like. I've used cotton, cotton poly and poly. It's just he look is different. Make sure you are using the correct needle size for the thread you are using.