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Re: Needles

Spudgrandma — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 21:37:12 GMT

I really like the organ needles for piecing. I use the needles I buy from Nolting in my quilt machine and cannot remember the name of them off hand - they are the ones they recommend and as much as the machine cost I figure if they cost a little bit more I'm not going to quibble (I'm not really sure they are more expensive)

Thanks for the links Kris.

Re: Needles

Darlene — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:00:17 GMT

Kristin, I usually use a 90/14 for the majority of my piecing but that is because I do mostly foundation piecing and this size works best with the multiple layers. I usually use the same when doing paper piecing.

To purchase my needles I use my 40 or 50% off coupons at JoAnn's whenever I am in there. The store in my city sells needles in 10 packs and the coupon makes them reasonable. This allows me to stock up at a better price.

I like the price Diana quoted and will be looking into this for future purchases.

Good luck.

Re: Needles

ls2116 — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 04:17:58 GMT

This was great info for me. I always buy schmets 5 pk, and didn't know they were available in bulk. Thanks for asking ?

Re: Needles

Kris — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 03:48:23 GMT

All Brands also sells needles in bulk. I like Organ. Price depends on material from which needle is made.

Here's an article on machine needles and how to choose them.

This one is about hand sewing needles..

Re: Needles

Diana — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 14:46:45 GMT

Check out www.sewingpartsonline.com You can get 100 Schmetz needles for about $45 which is a great price. Hope this helps out.

Diana (Bink) in East Tn.

Needles

Kristin (KAlbrecht) — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 14:28:58 GMT

Good Morning --

I am wondering a few things about needles in general.

What size needles do you prefer for

Machine piecing
Paper piecing
Hand sewing the binding

Also, does anybody have a good source for buying needles in bulk? I am looking to buy them in bulk instead of the 5-packs that are sold at JoAnn's.

Thanks.