Using Needles Other than Mfg. recommendation

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01-14-2010, 06:41 AM

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butterjoy

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Can you use these on regular sewing and on quilts? I don't know how to use embroidery on my machine yet. I agree with Nursie76 because I do not know what kind of needles to choose due to lack of experience.

01-14-2010, 06:54 AM

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sewnsewer2

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Originally Posted by nursie76

Definitely! Now, one more question as this needle thing always confuses me. What do I want for regular piecing, quilting, embroidery. I see by the board that some use these for everything, but I never can decide what size...80/12, 75/11. I use gutterman polyester thread for most piecing, Isacord for embroidery. Any guidance would be appreciated.

I've never used the gutterman so I don't know what weight it is. However, I do use the isacord and either one works well. Look at your needle you have now to see the size. I only use the BP for knits and towels etc.

Generally speaking, I use the 80/12 for most everything, even yenmet metallics.

I have a kenmore and bernina.