Favorite needle type and size for piecing?
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My favorite size for piecing is 75/11 (using Aurifil 50wt thread). Gives me an accurate seam.
Microtex are my favorite needle type for accuracy, but recently I switched to topstitch needles because the bigger eye is easier for me to thread. If my eyes were better, I would stick with microtex.
Here's an older thread on this topic:
Needle sizes to use for piecing and quilting
Microtex are my favorite needle type for accuracy, but recently I switched to topstitch needles because the bigger eye is easier for me to thread. If my eyes were better, I would stick with microtex.
Here's an older thread on this topic:
Needle sizes to use for piecing and quilting
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Needle sizes are determined by the thread type/ weight and type of sewing being done.
a good resource is to visit Superior Threads. They have free information sheets you can print off explaining the different needles, threads, and uses.
a good resource is to visit Superior Threads. They have free information sheets you can print off explaining the different needles, threads, and uses.
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Microtex 80/12 for piecing and quilting w/Aurifill 50wt. I appliqué with 70/11. My machine auto-threads so I don't have an issue with size of needle eye etc. I have used Universal when I run out of inventory but the Microtex works best for me.
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Inexpensive needles from ebay, size 12, do everything for me. I was surprised when the Elna didn't complain as she has been a needle and thread snob all her life. I just finished rebuilding a wool winter jacket with leather trim and the little needle did just fine.
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I used Microtex needles. Usually size 12 for piecing and 12 or 14 for quilting. My Bernina definitely like Microtex best. I had some old Universal's that i used in a pinch and could tell they weren't my Microtex. The Microtex seems to give me a nicer stitch.
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