Needle size for qwillow

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05-14-2010, 04:36 AM

Joeysnana

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I messed up my poor sewing machine while making a qwillow. It is due back from the repair shop any day now. What size needle should I use to sew on the pillow? The front is cotton and the backing is flannel. I already broke one needle. TIA

05-14-2010, 04:53 AM

sewcrafty

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I would use a 14 or 16.

05-14-2010, 05:23 AM

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I would use a 16!

05-14-2010, 07:23 AM

littlehud

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A 16 sounds right to me.

05-14-2010, 11:13 AM

gaumy

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I would use 16....

05-15-2010, 02:17 PM

Joeysnana

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Thanks everyone. I appreciate the help!

05-16-2010, 03:06 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeysnana

What size needle should I use to sew on the pillow?

All the quillows I've made had reversable pockets that the quilt folded in to make a pillow. If you are sewing a whole pillow on, I would think your machine would have to be real sturdy.