Type \u2013 Quilting<\/b><\/span>
\nNeedle Point \u2013 Slim, acute and slightly rounded
\nSizes \u2013 75\/11, 90\/14 and assorted
\nSchmetz colour code \u2013 Green
\nEngineered for use in both piecing and machine quilting. The shaft is thin and tapered to pass
\nthrough many layers of fabric smoothly. The design keeps stitches nice and even and helps eliminate
\nskipped stitches.
\n** The above descriptions have been taken from the Schmetz Needle site.<\/p>\nType Microtex sharp<\/b><\/span>
\nNeedle Point \u2013 Very Slim, Acute
\nSizes – 60\/8, 70\/10, 80\/12, 90\/14, 100\/19, 110\/18, Assorted
\nSchmetz colour code \u2013 Purple
\nFabric Use: Micro fibres, polyester, silk, foils, artificial leather, coated materials.
\nVery thin acute point creates beautiful top-stitching and perfectly straight stitches for quilt piecing, when precision is paramount.
\n(This is my personal favourite when piecing, although because the point is so fine, the needle needs to be changed more regularly)
\n** The above descriptions have been taken from the Schmetz Needle site.<\/p>\n\n\n- Although the 2 specialty needles above will give the best results *In my opinion for piecing and quilting you can also use the universal needle, although it is not recommended for actual quilting (stitching through many layers) and it is not recommended for batiks or high thread count fabrics like batiks.<\/li>\n
- Points to remember about sewing machine needles. The larger the needle, the larger the hole, choose your needle size according to your fabric. You do not want to hold your quilt up to the light and see daylight through the stitching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n
\n\n- ??? Do I need to<\/b><\/span>\u00a0go to all the trouble of changing needles when I change what I am sewing or quilting?<\/li>\n
- No you don\u2019t have to, you can continue using a single universal sewing machine needle, but your results will not be the same as some-one who actually goes to the trouble of using the specialty needles.<\/li>\n
- Change your needles regularly<\/b><\/span>, you will feel a slight resistance, or notice that your stitching is not quite as even as it was. It could very well be that your needle has lost its sharpness and needs replacing. Needles move very quickly and every time they enter your fabric they are being slightly abraded. They do wear out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n
Needle storing tip<\/b><\/span>\u00a0Storing needles when changing can be a problem, you don\u2019t want to pop them back into the packet with your new needles. A tip I read somewhere, and have used for many years is to have a pin cushion, use a fine permanent marker to divide into sections, write type of needle and size on the sections like quilt \u2013 80\/12 or uni 80\/12 etc, and place your needles in the pin cushion when not in use. Easy to find, easy to know what needle you need. And you\u2019re not mixing used needles with new.<\/p>\nEssential Quilting Equipment Spares to keep on hand<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n- Sewing machine needles<\/li>\n
- Bobbins<\/li>\n
- Thread<\/li>\n
- Rotary Cutter Blades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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