Good Use of Price Stickers
09-23-2012, 07:43 AM
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To tell whether or not it's dull, I just run my fingertip across it. As for which one to use - if it works well and feels right, I just use it and don't worry about whether or not it's the "correct" needle.
09-23-2012, 11:18 AM
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I don't think I have ever heard the "thunk". I change needles when I have to change presser feet. I mean I'm sewing along with my quilters foot, and decide, "Oh, this would be a good place for a zig-zag." I push the button for zig-zag, and it's more like a "Bang". There went another needle! LOL I'm getting better though. I have been breaking fewer needles than when I got my new machine about 3 years ago.
09-23-2012, 11:19 AM
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I tend to dilly-dally when I'm sewing, so keeping track of hours would be senseless for me. They do sound different when they're getting dull. That's when I chuck them. I got some of the Superior Threads titanium coated topstitch 80/12 and 90/14 for piecing and quilting and they're lasting a really long time. Thanks for the tips.
09-23-2012, 12:13 PM
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The needle manufacturers say you're supposed to change it every 8 hours. But that's actual sewing time. I know I don't change mine quite that often but I do change it pretty regular. Since I have several types and sizes of needles I bought a plastic organizer thing that's just the right size to hold the needle packages. I think it's supposed to be for beads. Anyway, I put a button in the space that I take the needle out of. If I use a needle but it's still good I put it back in loose and that way I know it's still good but not brand new. The different color buttons in the box are for different machines.
My goodness. You sure are organized. Wish I could say the same for myself.
My goodness. You sure are organized. Wish I could say the same for myself.
09-23-2012, 12:13 PM
#38
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I must admit that sometimes I go a longer time between changes, but my machine just seems to sing (and chirp happily) if I have a sharp needle in the machine AND if I do the cleaning regularly. I also meant to add 12 hours of steady stitching. (no, I don't set a timer or anything. LOL) Good discussion, ladies.
09-23-2012, 01:54 PM
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The needle manufacturers say you're supposed to change it every 8 hours. But that's actual sewing time. I know I don't change mine quite that often but I do change it pretty regular. Since I have several types and sizes of needles I bought a plastic organizer thing that's just the right size to hold the needle packages. I think it's supposed to be for beads. Anyway, I put a button in the space that I take the needle out of. If I use a needle but it's still good I put it back in loose and that way I know it's still good but not brand new. The different color buttons in the box are for different machines.
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09-23-2012, 02:05 PM
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I forgot to add, I use those price stickers for keeping track of block parts and sizes. Once I do my test block and start cutting pieces I put them in zipper baggies. Instead of writing on the baggie which can smear I use the price stickers. Plus when I start the next quilt I can just put a new sticker over the old one and keep using the same baggies. It really helps when some of the pieces are really close in size and hard to tell apart unless you measure every time.
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