How often do you change your needle?

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10-21-2011, 05:07 AM

#41

Drew

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Usually when it makes a "pop" sound or breaks! My bad!!

10-21-2011, 05:08 AM

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Caswews

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Originally Posted by BellaBoo

I switched to all titanium coated machine needles. They stay sharp much longer then regular needles. It's been months since I changed because of the needle being dull.

and where did you find such a needle ?Pray tell !

10-21-2011, 05:19 AM

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sarahsews

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I discovered that needles can be "sharpened" with the emory stone that came with my Gingher scissors.

10-21-2011, 05:25 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Caswews

Quote:

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

I switched to all titanium coated machine needles. They stay sharp much longer then regular needles. It's been months since I changed because of the needle being dull.

and where did you find such a needle ?Pray tell !

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10-21-2011, 05:25 AM

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Scissor Queen

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MaryKatherine

when it Breaks.. shame on me?
MK

I think I've broken maybe 4 needles at the most in the last 12 years. If I waited until they broke, I'd be sewing with a stub!

Change those needles! A good place to buy reasonable priced needles is, http://www.discountembroiderysupply.com/

A sharp needle is better for your project AND your machine!

10-21-2011, 05:35 AM

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Kath12

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I too don't change them often enough. I don't change them after every project because a lot of the time it is a small project. So I do it when I think it has been in there long enough. I do clean the bobbin case out often.

10-21-2011, 06:04 AM

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Para722

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I change mine after about 10 hours of quilting. I am anxious to try the new titaium needles.

10-21-2011, 06:46 AM

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ShirlinAZ

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I can't afford to change my needle if it doesn't need it. I wait for it to break, bend, or pop. Same with rotary cutter blades. When it doesn't cut clean I change it.

10-21-2011, 06:53 AM

#49

betty jo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Glassquilt

The thread about rotary cutters got me thinking. How often do I change my needle compared to how often do I change my rotary blade? If the needle needs to be changed every so many hours, maybe I could tie my blades to that.

I usually change when I hear the needle 'pop' while going through the fabric.

Your avatar is beautiful...

10-21-2011, 06:54 AM

#50

smcfadden

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I didn't even know you're supposed to change them regularly until I had my problems with my machine at a quilting class! Afterwards, I rushed over to the shop where I bought my machine to see what was wrong. The helpful salesperson told me that I should change it after every 8 hrs. or so of sewing. It immediately fixed the problem. Who knew? Now I do.