Needle for t-shirt quilt

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12-24-2010, 02:19 AM

AlwaysQuilting

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Do I need to use a ballpoint needle to sew T-shirts into a quilt?
Merry Christmas to everyone!

12-24-2010, 04:45 AM

dakotamaid

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I didn't, I've made several and just used a regular needle.

12-24-2010, 04:56 AM

AlwaysQuilting

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Thanks so much for your fast reply.
I need to have them done by New Years.
Merry Christmas!

12-24-2010, 04:57 AM

dakotamaid

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Good Luck and Merry Christmas.

12-24-2010, 05:14 AM

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good luck

12-24-2010, 05:30 AM

dkabasketlady

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I just finished making two of them and just used a regular needle!! I didn't have any problems!

12-24-2010, 05:43 AM

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I think it depends on your machine. Some machines are picky. I made 7 tshirt quilts and had alot of issue with breaking thread, then someone suggested I use the ballpoint needle and viola! it solved my problem. Merry Christmas

12-24-2010, 05:56 AM

AlwaysQuilting

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Originally Posted by suebee

OK I guess if I can get to the fabric store I'll buy ballpoints just in case.
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12-24-2010, 07:25 AM

oatw13

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I think if you use interfacing on the back so they don't stretch, then a regular needle is what you need. However, if you are just sewing through the knit, a ball point needle will be better.