Needle reminders
08-06-2011, 06:50 AM
#11
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Originally Posted by Dakota Rose
I cannot read the stuff on needles either. I have a tomato pin cushin just for machine needles and have used a fine tip pen to put the needle # in each section. I put them in the section when I open the package so I always know what it is.
08-06-2011, 12:46 PM
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If your post-it notes don't stick, then just write onto painters tape and stick it to your machine to keep track as to what is in your machine.
I also do that if there's some specific settings I am using for a project, so that when I go back to the machine, I know exactly what they were.
I also do that if there's some specific settings I am using for a project, so that when I go back to the machine, I know exactly what they were.
08-06-2011, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
If your post-it notes don't stick, then just write onto painters tape and stick it to your machine to keep track as to what is in your machine.
I also do that if there's some specific settings I am using for a project, so that when I go back to the machine, I know exactly what they were.
I also do that if there's some specific settings I am using for a project, so that when I go back to the machine, I know exactly what they were.
Cindy
08-06-2011, 07:44 PM
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I have a quilted mini quilt made of muslin which I have divided into sections quarterly and diagonally so there are 8 divisions. I have stitched on the dividing lines, the mini quilt is bound, and I used a sharpee marker to write on each section what the needles are. I have made 2 of these. One I use for the basic needle sizes, and the other I use for specialty needles.
As I take a needle out of my machine, I put it onto the correct section of my mini quilt, and take out the needle I want to change to. Works really good for me, and if I can, maybe tomorrow I will post a picture so you know what this looks like.
As I take a needle out of my machine, I put it onto the correct section of my mini quilt, and take out the needle I want to change to. Works really good for me, and if I can, maybe tomorrow I will post a picture so you know what this looks like.
08-06-2011, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by patchsamkim
I have a quilted mini quilt made of muslin which I have divided into sections quarterly and diagonally so there are 8 divisions. I have stitched on the dividing lines, the mini quilt is bound, and I used a sharpee marker to write on each section what the needles are. I have made 2 of these. One I use for the basic needle sizes, and the other I use for specialty needles.
As I take a needle out of my machine, I put it onto the correct section of my mini quilt, and take out the needle I want to change to. Works really good for me, and if I can, maybe tomorrow I will post a picture so you know what this looks like.
As I take a needle out of my machine, I put it onto the correct section of my mini quilt, and take out the needle I want to change to. Works really good for me, and if I can, maybe tomorrow I will post a picture so you know what this looks like.
Cindy
08-06-2011, 07:49 PM
#18
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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
08-06-2011, 08:10 PM
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I have a craft box with compartments just the right size to hold needle packages. I put one size and type of needle in each compartment. I have two machines so I use two different buttons and drop on in the compartment of the needle that's in the coresponding machine.
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