What a difference a needle makes.
11-06-2016, 10:51 AM
#21
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Location: Mooresville, NC
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Schmetz started color coding their needles at a year or so ago. I have lots of packages of the older non-coded needles but I keep them in their packages. You actually can read the size on the needle with a very very very good magnifier - honest - but it still doesn't help me. I've been using 70/10 and 75/11 Jeans, Sharps and Microtex needles - so much better than the universals and the smaller needle sizes really do sew much better.
Sandy in Mooresville, NC
Sandy in Mooresville, NC
11-07-2016, 02:12 PM
#22
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What a delight to read your responses. Thank you all for the info (which I certainly should know by now). The color chart is great and the organization with the tomato pin cushion is a bonus. My needle drawer isn't much bigger than a tin and works great but I like the sound of having a tin with needles inside. Such creative and knowledgeable folks you are. No wonder I live here (quiltingboard). A great place to find info and friendly voices!
11-07-2016, 06:00 PM
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Titanium coated Superior needles by Organ are all I use. Needles are the least inexpensive items we buy for quilting so I buy what I think are the best.
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