Needle reminders
08-07-2011, 07:11 AM
#52
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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)
Cindy
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Meanwhile, I'm sitting here laughing my head off - my daughter will turn 52 next year - so how old does that make me feel.
08-07-2011, 07:44 AM
#54
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I made a small fold over case that has the different types needles and sizes - when I put in a new needle I take a flower pin and insert it into that section, this is put under the table of my machine. when I am in doubt as to which needle is in the machine I just open the case
08-07-2011, 07:49 AM
#55
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Originally Posted by countryone77
Originally Posted by Cindy2sew
...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?
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08-07-2011, 08:18 AM
#56
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Originally Posted by lsmft
I put a small post-it note on my machine identifying what is in use.
Michaels has small wooden needle containers. I have written needle numbers and uses on each. When I remove a needle from my machine, that's still good, it goes into the appropriate container until needed again.
So far this is working for me!
Michaels has small wooden needle containers. I have written needle numbers and uses on each. When I remove a needle from my machine, that's still good, it goes into the appropriate container until needed again.
So far this is working for me!
08-07-2011, 08:25 AM
#57
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I also resort to using a magnifing glass. Found a neat machine needle organizer by Singer @ JoAnn that looks like a pill bottle with individual slots inside & a hole on top.Twist the lid to
dispense the needle from the inside slot. Has 4 different slots & I'll use a fine sharpie to mark the sz. slots on the outside of the "bottle".
dispense the needle from the inside slot. Has 4 different slots & I'll use a fine sharpie to mark the sz. slots on the outside of the "bottle".
08-07-2011, 08:26 AM
#58
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Originally Posted by rainbowzebra
Just went to the link sent by butterflies5518 and they show the exact tracker I just posted about, it is called NEEDLETRAK.
08-07-2011, 09:03 AM
#60
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I am amazed! I have two needle pack notions that all of you could use it seems. One is called the nnedletrak and has a moving notch for each type of needle -- just put it in line with the needle your're using. It sticks close to your machine. The other is called "needlePack" and has slots to put your needles according to type and size. What could be easier? And they don't cost an arm nor a leg.
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