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Originally Posted by AnnaK

Can someone tell me how one threads a twin needle? I've never used it but have been curious. Do you need two thread sources? And do you take both threads thru all the same channels. If so, how do they not get tangled up in 'the works'? And how does one bobbin take care of 2 stitches. What does the bottom look like? So many questions. A tutorial would be great. Please?

You need to have two different sources, then thread through all the same channels except when you come to the thread guides just above the needle. Most sewing machines have two thread guides just above the needle. Thread one colour through the left hand guide and into the left hand needle, and then the other thread through the right hand guide and needle. Be careful not to make a stitch that is too big for the foot or the needle plate when you use double needles or you will have breakages. They are great for top stitching even rows of sewing, pintucks sewing bias tape and decorative stitches with two differently coloured threads.

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Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter

Can a twin needle be used with a walking foot?

Yes. I've used a twin needle successfully with my walking foot for straight line quilting.

i have a kenmore sewing machine and i didnt get twin needles but in the book it said i could use them in my machine and it is a front bobbin , i tried to use the twin needles(just make sure you have the correct foot on your machine) just to mess around with and i thought it was difficult to use

Here is Nancy's tutorial on using a twin needle. Interestingly she recommends to have threads going in opposite directions .. I never did that but will try it.

http://totallystitchin.net/index.php?cat=329

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

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Originally Posted by wraez

Thanks a bunch!!

The only thing I can think of that hasn't been mentioned here is that you cannot do curves with the twin needles unless things have changed recently. My Brother QC1000 can use a twin needle. Just found out there are diffent widths which is cool.

I would also like to know how you thread the needles and how many spools of thread you use. My sewing machine does not tell you how to use them

you can use the twin needles in both top and front loading machines theyare great for using 2 diff colors of thread for fancy stitchig on crazy quilts and awesome for top stitchine ...
ConnieF

I love the twin needles, you can use it with different stitches and get different looks. and great for leading. God bless

Thanks for posting the question on twin needles. My Brother has the same feature just haven't been gutsy enough to try it yet but now with all this wonderful advise and the video {thank-you} I just may have to get brave and give it a try.