Shemtz needles
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I did not know there were so many types of Shemtz. I bought Shemtz universal size 70. So went back to buy more (50% off). Now I see there's a pink pk. called quilting needles & twice the price. Which ones should I buy.
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If you look down the page a bit you can download a guide which tells you all about the different needles and what they are used for
http://www.schmetzneedles.com/learni...ut-needles.htm
http://www.schmetzneedles.com/learni...ut-needles.htm
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I personally use Topstitch 90, for just about everything...topstitch needles give you a bigger eye, less fray on the thread...... that is what is recommended by Superior Thread.....a 70 needle is way way too small for like super dine heriloom fabric....
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I changed the 70 for an 80. I have tried the titamun( is microtex similar) & my machine doesn't like them. I've in a pinch tried the $store needles & no problems. I never use batiks. I think I'm the only person I know who does not like batiks.LOL.
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I don't like universal needles either. I use quilting needles for piecing. They're made to go thru several layers of fabric and I almost always use the 75/11 size because I use a finer thread. For quilting I use the topstitch needles in either the 80/12 or 90/14 depending on what size thread I'm using. I have a couple of threads that I go up to a 100/16 for. You match the size of the needle to the size of your thread and the type of needle to the type of fabric you're sewing.
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I don't use Batiks either, so you are not alone.
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