how often do you change your needle when piecing quilt tops?

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12-30-2010, 03:42 PM

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neonparrot

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You're supposed to change needles? ROFL - probably once a year.

12-30-2010, 07:08 PM

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mem123

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only when there's a problem

12-30-2010, 07:21 PM

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3incollege

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i hate to change needles,so when one breaks I must. I like the micro ones they last through a project fairly well.

12-30-2010, 08:39 PM

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Decoratenu

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Donna, Where was that picture taken? Looks like a European castle. I haven't figured out whether I want to do a picture or avatar -- hmmm -- maybe it should be one of my quilts.

12-31-2010, 04:51 PM

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yellowsnow55

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lindyline

I use a new needle with every new large project. I wouldn't change a needle every tablerunner,placemat, but with every lap sized or larger quilt. I also change needles from piecing to quilting as well.

This how I do it