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Posted by Charlotte Hippen on March 17, 2007, 3:19 pm
Just curious about opinions on machine needles.
For some reason (don't know really why) I have been using only the Bernina
needles from my dealer in my machine. Lately however, I have really been
going through them much faster due to the nature of some of the types of
fabrics I've been working with. I am thinking about using some less
expensive Schmitz needles from JoAnns to help minimize my costs. I know
there is going to be a wide variety in answers but I was wondering if any of
you notice a significant difference in the quality/longevity of the more
expensive needles vs. the economy brands? Any of you have strong brand
loyalties?
Again I'm just curious and can't wait to read what you all have to say.
Charlotte
http://community.webshots.com/user/charh108
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Posted by Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. on March 17, 2007, 3:49 pm
My Janome dealer sells Schmetz needles exclusively- they were Bernina
dealers, too, until recently. I have heard that Singer needles are an
odd length and should be used only with Singer machines. I buy an
assortment of Schmetzs- quilting, embroidery, topstitching, metallic
and the super sharp ones I can't remember the name of. I buy sizes
from 9 thru 16, but concentrate on sizes 11 and 12. Shop around on the
internet for the best prices- they will vary wildly! I can't speak
for the longevity of the needles- I am changing needles all the time.
I can't keep track of which one is in the sm, so I change the needle
for whatever I am sewing at that time- just in case. My sm is much
happier when I use the correct type and size needle. ;-) HTH
Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.
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> Just curious about opinions on machine needles.
> For some reason (don't know really why) I have been using only the Bernina
> needles from my dealer in my machine. Lately however, I have really been
> going through them much faster due to the nature of some of the types of
> fabrics I've been working with. I am thinking about using some less
> expensive Schmitz needles from JoAnns to help minimize my costs. I know
> there is going to be a wide variety in answers but I was wondering if any of
> you notice a significant difference in the quality/longevity of the more
> expensive needles vs. the economy brands? Any of you have strong brand
> loyalties?
> Again I'm just curious and can't wait to read what you all have to say.
> Charlottehttp://community.webshots.com/user/charh108
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Posted by IMS on March 17, 2007, 4:11 pm
I use Singer needles in my vintage Singer machines but I don't sew on
them as much as I used to since I got my Husqvarna's - and they get
Schmitz. The Singer and other needles do not hold up to embroidery or
=46MQ as well IMHO. I get the Schmitz in the 100-count box from JoAnns.
I still haven't used up my box which is about 1-1/2yrs old...and I use
my Husqvarna machines every day.
-Irene
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Posted by Patti on March 17, 2007, 4:30 pm
I only buy Schmetz, Charlotte.
Like Leslie, I have a Janome and they suit it beautifully. I usually
buy jeans needles now, and use them for everything. I will use 10, 11
and sometimes 12.
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>Just curious about opinions on machine needles.
>For some reason (don't know really why) I have been using only the Bernina
>needles from my dealer in my machine. Lately however, I have really been
>going through them much faster due to the nature of some of the types of
>fabrics I've been working with. I am thinking about using some less
>expensive Schmitz needles from JoAnns to help minimize my costs. I know
>there is going to be a wide variety in answers but I was wondering if any of
>you notice a significant difference in the quality/longevity of the more
>expensive needles vs. the economy brands? Any of you have strong brand
>loyalties?
>Again I'm just curious and can't wait to read what you all have to say.
>Charlotte
>http://community.webshots.com/user/charh108
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Best Regards
pat on the hill
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Posted by John on March 17, 2007, 4:34 pm
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> Just curious about opinions on machine needles.
> For some reason (don't know really why) I have been using only the Bernina
> needles from my dealer in my machine. Lately however, I have really been
> going through them much faster due to the nature of some of the types of
> fabrics I've been working with. I am thinking about using some less
> expensive Schmitz needles from JoAnns to help minimize my costs. I know
> there is going to be a wide variety in answers but I was wondering if any of
> you notice a significant difference in the quality/longevity of the more
> expensive needles vs. the economy brands? Any of you have strong brand
> loyalties?
> Again I'm just curious and can't wait to read what you all have to say.
> Charlottehttp://community.webshots.com/user/charh108
I use both Schmetz and Bernina needles in my 2 Berninas. Both brands
are sold by my Bernina dealer who only sells Bernina machines. I can't
tell the difference in performance between the two.
Go ahead and try a pkg of them and see if you come to the same
conclusion. You won't hurt anything.
John
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> For some reason (don't know really why) I have been using only the Bernina
> needles from my dealer in my machine. Lately however, I have really been
> going through them much faster due to the nature of some of the types of
> fabrics I've been working with. I am thinking about using some less
> expensive Schmitz needles from JoAnns to help minimize my costs. I know
> there is going to be a wide variety in answers but I was wondering if any of
> you notice a significant difference in the quality/longevity of the more
> expensive needles vs. the economy brands? Any of you have strong brand
> loyalties?
> Again I'm just curious and can't wait to read what you all have to say.
> Charlottehttp://community.webshots.com/user/charh108