Dodie

A bad needle can mess up the computer machines so I do change often I have found my needles last longer with prewashed fabric getting rid of all chemicals also when quilting polyester batting dulls the needle faster than cotton

Shorebird

I change mine every 8 to 10 hours........sometimes there is a burr that is so small you cannot see it, but it does, even minutely, impact your stitch quality.

LindaR

not nearly enough I'm afraid...sometimes when one breaks I think, when did I change last. LOL

running1

Can you make some suggestions about the needles to use for piecing and for quilting? I need insight on this? Thanks!!!

duckydo

I don't think there are any rules on changing needles, but they are relativly cheap and I usually try to change after every big project, just keeps from causing problems

Linda1

Wheno I hear the popping or start getting a bad stitch.

sidmona

I change my needles at the start of a new piecing project and then put in a fresh needle when I start to quilt.

Deborah12687

I always change the needle every time I start a new quilt. If I am sewing a king or queen size quilt I change it half way.

yolanda

I was told to change my needle for every new large project or after sewing denim, flannel or paper piecing but I don't change it unless it breaks :-(

Shari1967

wow. I hadn't ever thought about this. I can't remember the last time I changed my needle - probably if it broke, I know I have changed it just can't say when.

After reading this, I'll be starting my new year out with a new needle on my machine. :)