Broke my last quilting needle, question

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10-06-2010, 08:45 AM

carolaug

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I broke the last quilting needle on my machine and I don't won't to go to the store in this rain. Has anyone used a different type of needle?? like the one for jeans?

10-06-2010, 08:46 AM

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I broke the last quilting needle on my machine and I don't won't to go to the store in this rain. Has anyone used a different type of needle?? like the one for jeans?

that one might leave big holes, but I've been known to use what I have. Depends on the project. Some require finesse.

10-06-2010, 08:47 AM

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I use a larger needle for quilting than piecing so that I don't break needles :D:D:D

10-06-2010, 08:48 AM

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I am sewing the binding on...so I don't think it will show. What happens if the holes are big?

10-06-2010, 08:49 AM

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Amma, Which one do you use?

10-06-2010, 08:57 AM

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I have used jean needles and everything came out just fine. The holes disappear after you wash it.

10-06-2010, 08:59 AM

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I am sewing the binding on...so I don't think it will show. What happens if the holes are big?

you might see them, that's all. For binding, I would think it's okay, but what do i know?

10-06-2010, 09:16 AM

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argh....my machine is not working...the bobbin thread keeps getting stuck. I'm so frustrated...most if the binding is done so I will hand sew the rest than hand sew the other side. I hope I can figure out what is wrong with my machine.