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01-19-2011, 07:59 PM

#61

GloBug

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Originally Posted by mytwopals

I've never used mine. I doubt I would ever use it for quilting. The front would look nice. But doesn't the back side appear like a zig-zag stitch? At least, that's what I've always thought.

You are right as you have 2 threads on top and 1 bobbin.

01-19-2011, 11:17 PM

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Momsmurf

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Originally Posted by yonnikka

How many of you out there have one of those "Twin Needles" for your machine? My new machine has one, which I have not yet tried to use. I'm tempted to experiement, but also I'd like to hear from Others, how you use your Twin Needle. Show us some photos. Is it only decorative? Or are there practical purposes? Do Tell!

Some use it to sew on the smaller bias strips when doing Celtic work as an example. I made a "futuristic" Christmas tree wall hanging (pattern from Sewing with Nancy a number of years ago) and used the fusable metallic bias tape which I then stitched down.

01-19-2011, 11:22 PM

#63

Flying_V_Goddess

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I don't have them or have used them. I did see them used for how to attach bias tape to a stained glass quilt and they said the disadvantage of the twin needles is they don't handle curves too well.

01-20-2011, 03:54 AM

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JAGSD

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I have a girlfriend that quilted with them, it was amazing! I thought I had a picture but am unable to locate it, so will see if I can get a hold of her and get a picture. She does mostly free motion and used varigated threads. She has also used a twin needle when doing a celtic quilt and putting the thin black strip down.

01-20-2011, 04:17 AM

#65

deedum

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Originally Posted by featherweight

I use my double needle when I have to shorten a T-shirt. It makes the hem look just like the original hem on them. Don't use to much but they work great for that.

Great to learn this, I many times have to shorten my shirts, as I am short waisted. This tip will help! thanks

01-20-2011, 10:00 AM

#66

lass

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I used it to sew the black bias tape on a quilted stained glass pillow.

01-20-2011, 10:07 AM

#67

IBQLTN

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Originally Posted by lass

I used it to sew the black bias tape on a quilted stained glass pillow.

Excellent use. I had forgotten this one and I've even done it before ... duh!

Peggy

PS - still can't find my camera!

01-20-2011, 10:44 AM

#68

cjmat

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I've never used mine for anything but decorative topstitching. But recently I saw an all-black table runner done using the twin needle for FMQ. She used variegated thread in both needles and it gave it a twisted ribbon effect. It was beautiful!

01-20-2011, 10:51 AM

#69

janb

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So glad this question of twin needles was brought up...I am so insired now to try to use mine..it came with my machine.

01-20-2011, 11:41 AM

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GailG

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Originally Posted by mytwopals

I've never used mine. I doubt I would ever use it for quilting. The front would look nice. But doesn't the back side appear like a zig-zag stitch? At least, that's what I've always thought.

Yes, because there is only one bobbin thread coming up. The double needle makes a great decorative stitch. It's really nice for top stitching or outlining. Put your DN on and practice some of your decoratives stitches. This may give you ideas.