Needle reminders
08-09-2011, 06:43 AM
#101
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: west virginia
Posts: 5
I used to use post it notes, but now I have put writable eraseable scotch tape on the front of the machine and write what the needle is on the tape. When I change I erase the tape, and write the new information.
08-09-2011, 08:41 AM
#102
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 435
I use a "tomato" pin cushion that I marked in sections with a sharpie, put an identifier as to what size/type needle in each section and then stick my needles in it as I remove them from the machine.
Edit to add: I'm sorry, I didn't see this had already been suggested.
Edit to add: I'm sorry, I didn't see this had already been suggested.
08-09-2011, 09:27 AM
#103
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 5,397
Originally Posted by Meme2six
I use a "tomato" pin cushion that I marked in sections with a sharpie, put an identifier as to what size/type needle in each section and then stick my needles in it as I remove them from the machine.
Edit to add: I'm sorry, I didn't see this had already been suggested.
Edit to add: I'm sorry, I didn't see this had already been suggested.
08-12-2011, 01:37 AM
#106
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Queensland Australia
Posts: 1,388
Originally Posted by Cindy2sew
Ok, I admit I am getting older (52) and I have difficulty remembering which needle is in my machine! I switch projects a lot and change my needle (when I remember) to the project I am working on so I could end up with an denim needle on a embroidery project. (Its happened)
I need some ideas how to remember which needle I have loaded in my machine. I have tried post-it notes on the front of the machine but I find they fall off too easily. Any suggestions?
Cindy
I need some ideas how to remember which needle I have loaded in my machine. I have tried post-it notes on the front of the machine but I find they fall off too easily. Any suggestions?
Cindy
08-12-2011, 07:15 AM
#107
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Georgia
Posts: 164
I contacted a friend that has a Cricut Cutter and she's cutting me some letters out of bright colors. E, S and Q. Going to figure some way to attach them to the front of my machine so I'll know what needle's in there when I leave and come or when I've finished one project before I start another one.
This was the only way I figured I would be able to remember.
Good luck!
This was the only way I figured I would be able to remember.
Good luck!
08-12-2011, 12:31 PM
#108
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Anacortes,Washington
Posts: 135
The red tomato pin cushion mark with ink I draw lines, label each section with type of needle and sub divide for needle size. I use a straight pin with a colored head and put it in the section of the needle in the machine. All your used needles are in one place.
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