Organ needles
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Though specific to the Janome this was a thread that offered opinions on organ needles.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...p-t234771.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...p-t234771.html
I don't understand the fascination with titanium needles. They are touted to be stronger so they won't break but to my thinking I'd rather have the needle break if there's a problem than have the needle cause damage to my machine because it didn't break. Needles are cheap, machine parts are not.
Cari
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I took a Bernina class once where the teacher said that Organ needles are fine for straight stitching but they are just a tiny bit longer than other needles and so were not good for Embroidery (and decorative ?) stitches. Apparently, during those ,the needles moves from side to side and can hit the bobbin case as it rotates. Not sure if I explained it correctly or if it is true but since I stock up when they are on sale, I just use Schmetz titanium needles.
#13
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I have used Organ needles for the past couple of years because I got a good price on them. Since then I have used many different sizes and also the titanium needles. I have never had a problem. Go for it.
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Let's just put it this way....Schmetz needles are no longer made in Germany. Look very closely at the back of the package -- where it now says in t-i-n-y letters most of us over-40 can't even see -- "made in India".
I MUCH prefer Organ needles and LOVE my titanium ones.
Jan in VA
I MUCH prefer Organ needles and LOVE my titanium ones.
Jan in VA
#20
I now use Organ exclusively, ignoring the Schemtz I had already bought previously. They're much easier to thread, and stay sharp a very long time. I bought in bulk online, I think it was on eBay, but not an auction.
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