How often do you change your needles?
#21
I'll use a new needle at the beginning of a new project and somewhere in the middle. And of course if I'm changing the thread size....I like to quilt using 40 wt. so I'll go to a bigger needle. And if it begins to sound clunky too. I buy my needles in bulk so I always have them on hand.
#22
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: California
Posts: 177
I always change the needle after I finish each quilt. If I am doing a smaller wall hanging, I may change after two. If I am doing embroidery, I change much more frequently. Needles are cheap, easy to change, easy to find, store, etc. I think it is an easy way to protect the fabric and quilt.
#23
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Pikesville, MD
Posts: 720
The titanium coated needles literally last 10 times longer than other needles. You can get them at Superior Threads. I rarely change needles--they usually break first, since I end up using a zig-zag stitch when I still have my 1/4 inch foot on :-(
#25
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 12,861
The recommended time frame for changing your sewing machine needles is after every 8 hours of sewing or between projects. I think most people don’t change them that often but that’s the recommended time. ( recommended by machine dealers and needle companies)
if im making small projects I may make quite a few before changing mine. If I’m making queen or king sized quilts I do change them between projects- or sooner if I notice my stitch quality isn’t as nice as it was in the beginning.
if im making small projects I may make quite a few before changing mine. If I’m making queen or king sized quilts I do change them between projects- or sooner if I notice my stitch quality isn’t as nice as it was in the beginning.
#27
The recommended time frame for changing your sewing machine needles is after every 8 hours of sewing or between projects. I think most people don’t change them that often but that’s the recommended time. ( recommended by machine dealers and needle companies)
if im making small projects I may make quite a few before changing mine. If I’m making queen or king sized quilts I do change them between projects- or sooner if I notice my stitch quality isn’t as nice as it was in the beginning.
if im making small projects I may make quite a few before changing mine. If I’m making queen or king sized quilts I do change them between projects- or sooner if I notice my stitch quality isn’t as nice as it was in the beginning.
#28
I rarely change my needle unless I hear the “thunk” or a needle breaks, and have absolutely no problem with my stitches or holes in my fabric...
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 07-16-2019 at 02:41 AM. Reason: shouting/all caps
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