Vintage FMQ frustrations
#14
I FMQ all the time on my vintage FW. I prefer a 90/14 or 80/12 embroidery or quilting needle. On the Organ brand, these are 15x1ST. 15x1 is the needle system used in the vintage machines. 130/705H is the system in modern machines. You can use 130/705 or 15x1 needles in vintage machines. Embroidery and quilting needles have a larger eye which puts less stress on the thread. I do notice a difference when using embroidery vs universal needles. The 15x1ST needles cost more than the 15x1, and in my opinion, are worth the additional cost.
#16
Thank you everyone for your help, you are such a great group on here. Since this problem is happening on all my vintage machines, I am sure it is the needle. I have ordered some orange needles and hope that helps. I have to be patient for at least 2 weeks for them to arrive in Canada but I can do piecing in the meantime.
#17
I received a lovely package from Polyparrot with size 10,11,12 orange needles. I can firstly tell you the orange needles resolved the skipped stitches and I am back FMQ. I have tried the size 12 needles with my Connecting Threads, thread and works fine for FMQ. I am using a size 14 needle with my King Tut thread but could possibly go down to a size 12. Thank you Polyparrot for the needles and your words of wisdom. I am sure you have helped many others with thread issues like myself.
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