Needle reminders
08-06-2011, 10:18 PM
#22
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I bought one of those big red pincushions with a strawberry emery attached at JoAnn's on sale. It already has the decorative thread dividing it up into sections. I then marked it off into smaller sections using a Pigma Pen and marked each section with a specific needle type & size. I put a large flower head pin in the section of the needle type & size that is currently in my sewing machine.
I think this cost me about $1 as I did this years ago.
ali
I think this cost me about $1 as I did this years ago.
ali
08-07-2011, 03:54 AM
#25
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Location: SE PA
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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.
So many great ideas posted - love this board.
08-07-2011, 04:10 AM
#26
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Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
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
08-07-2011, 04:11 AM
#28
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Location: Central Indiana
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Straw idea is great. Thanks. I post a note on my machine when I change the faceplate to the single hole so I can start my small squares and not have them pull down into the bobbin area--just remove plate when done so I can zigzag.
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