Is it really BAD to use regular needle instead of quilting needle???
02-20-2012, 12:15 PM
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A quilting needle is for when you do the quilting of the finished quilt top and layered with batting and backing. For piecing I use a sharp or a microtex 80/12, don't use quilting thread for piecing either. I use a 50wt. cotton thread for piecing.
A quilting needle is for when you do the quilting of the finished quilt top and layered with batting and backing. For piecing I use a sharp or a microtex 80/12, don't use quilting thread for piecing either. I use a 50wt. cotton thread for piecing.
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