Sharp vs. ball point
#1
I have a long arm plus a Janome 8000 : I've got the sewing part down but usually don't change a needle till it breaks. Am I wrong??Wanted to know is ball point only for polyester or T shirt quilts??
#6
I only use universal or ball point needles when sewing knits or polyesters. For quilting, I use sharps, usually size 11 or 14 unless I am doing applique and then I use a size 60. (Note that most needle threaders will not thread a size 60 needle because the eye is too small.) If you search the web, you can find charts that explain the uses of each needle. Nancy's Notions also sells quick reference cards talking about needles.
#7
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One reason that ball point needles are used for knits is that if you cut a thread in a knit, you can start a run in the fabric...remember problems with nylons??? As one poster said, the ball point goes between the threads instead of thru them like the sharps do.
#9
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Originally Posted by gale
Yeah I use sharp needles for quilting. I use denim needles now but may try topstitch needles when I'm out of my current stash.
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