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    Old 02-16-2010, 09:22 PM
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    Thanks for this tip. I have never thought to check to see if the needle was tight.
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    Old 02-16-2010, 11:03 PM
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    I would never have thought to check this, thank you for bringing this up :D:D:D
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    Old 02-17-2010, 02:01 AM
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    Hmmm.....I wouldn't have thought of this either!
    THANKS!
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    Old 02-17-2010, 03:35 AM
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    Originally Posted by tlrnhi
    Hmmm.....I wouldn't have thought of this either!
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    Ditto!!! :-D

    BTW - I keep slightly dull needles and use them for PP - that blunts needles really quickly!
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    slightly dull needles are also good for hanging pictures
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    Old 02-17-2010, 08:17 PM
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    My needle has fallen out when using the walking foot, not once but twice; broke them both. I now tighten while sewing.
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