Needle reminders
08-07-2011, 09:05 AM
#61
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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, 09:07 AM
#62
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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Thanks for the straw idea, will definitely try that.
For storage, I use the plastic containers that some of the needles came in, with size already marked. I have this container that is by the machine, It has four slots marked with "regular point, ball point, heavy duty and sheer" on the outside of each slot. The top has 2 holes to get the needle out, much like the toothpick holder idea. I think I bought it at Joann's a while ago, it may have been around $5.00(with the 40 or 50 % coupon it would be reasonable). Next time I go to Joann's I'll check & see if they still carry it. I took a picture, but I am having trouble to attach it. Let's hope it works.
For storage, I use the plastic containers that some of the needles came in, with size already marked. I have this container that is by the machine, It has four slots marked with "regular point, ball point, heavy duty and sheer" on the outside of each slot. The top has 2 holes to get the needle out, much like the toothpick holder idea. I think I bought it at Joann's a while ago, it may have been around $5.00(with the 40 or 50 % coupon it would be reasonable). Next time I go to Joann's I'll check & see if they still carry it. I took a picture, but I am having trouble to attach it. Let's hope it works.
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08-07-2011, 09:08 AM
#63
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do you have a Needle BOOK....you can make one easily..
another I do, is color code my needles..like the Singer needles used to do..
I use a sharpie and color the quilting needles, metallic needles, stretch needles, and microtex needles.
another I do, is color code my needles..like the Singer needles used to do..
I use a sharpie and color the quilting needles, metallic needles, stretch needles, and microtex needles.
08-07-2011, 10:10 AM
#68
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Location: near Peoria Illinois
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Why did the companies stop the color coding of needles? I walked with the Dinosaurs, and I remember buying needles for my Kenmore in the 70's-90's in different colored covers and there was that same color band on the needle just below where the shaft is on the machine. So you could at a glance see the band and know what size of needle you had in the machine. I don't remember seeing this color coding for quite sometime.
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