trouble with twin needles

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09-15-2010, 10:15 PM

#11

CoyoteQuilts

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Originally Posted by redpurselady

It was really easy and fun to do. I have made 3 sets so far and plan to make more as gifts for our grown children. I guess the hardest part was sewing down the bias and also ironing on the bias in the curved parts, like the top of the three kings' crowns. Also, be mindful of the order when ironing on the bias. The pattern clearly numbers this so they overlap correctly.

Thanks! Now I just need to get my fabric together!

09-16-2010, 07:37 AM

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ckcowl

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i have used double needles lots on stained glass applique and have not had any problem breaking needles??? when would they break? was it hitting the foot (incorrect foot being used) or hitting the foot plate? or breaking going into the fabric?. they are expensive, i would be figuring out just what is breaking them, they should hold up even with fairly heavy fabrics. my mom uses her double needles all the time to hem denim jeans and she uses a universal, not a jeans needle. my thought is you are hitting something...a different foot with a larger opening may fix the problem.

09-16-2010, 08:57 AM

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redpurselady

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Originally Posted by ckcowl

I used universal needles and the first time I broke them by pulling on the thread. The last two times they broke while sewing and going into the fabric. I was using a walking foot.