simplydivine Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I've been getting needle-holes in my quilts. Looks like a million little holes in the quilt, which you can see when you hold it up and a light is behind it or look at it from underneath, while it is still loaded on the table. I use a new needle with every quilt. Sometimes 2 needles for one quilt, if a King size. I most often use 3.5 size needles with So Fine Thread. Size 4.0 for Rainbow, Highlight threads, which are slippery. 3.0 for Batiks. I have found this happening with Groz-Beckert and Schmetz brand needles. I can't find Singer MR sewing needles any more. (they were bought out). Does anyone have a source for Singer MR needles? This was never an issue when I used those. Quilts are cotton fabrics. Batting is Quilters Dream blend, select loft. Any suggestions are appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 You did not mention what brand of machine you have. Not that it matters, really. I use a size 4 or 4.5 for almost everything. I have an APQS Millie and keep it pretty tight on the frame when I quilt. I use Groz Beckert titanium coated needles from Superior Threads. Usually the holes close up after you unload the quilt; and most assuredly after it is laundered. I think the tightness of it on the frame makes the holes more noticeable.................to us who have our noses in it anyway!:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Linnea...she has a Millennium, same as us. Julie...I use Singer MR needles 3.5 and 4.0 and rarely have this problem. Is the quilt sandwich too tight? Are you having any other problems while stitching? What batting are you using...as some can dull a needle and maybe cause this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplydivine Posted February 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I am using Quilter's Dream Batting. It's never been a problem, until I had to switch needle brands. I can loosen the quilt sandwich a bit. Good tip. Where did you buy your Singer MR needles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I see that now! She's using Quilter's Dream Blend, which is awesome! See we can answer for you, Julie, just leave it to me and Kristina!! hahahaha Geez, I know I'm on here yapping too much!!:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Usually about 97% of the time holes will close when the quilt is washed the first time....I never worry about holes...regardless of the batting or the fabric. Even Batiks heal after they are washed. I literally use from the very cheapest threads to the most expensive, and yes it happens from time to time, but I haven't ever had one that didn't have it all come out in the wash or if it was a customers quilt after they washed it. Needles, I use have used several different brands and they all sealed up in the wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Bonnie is so right!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 As long as the needle isn't breaking the threads of the fabric those holes will close right up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Originally posted by hmerrill As long as the needle isn't breaking the threads of the fabric those holes will close right up. I think I have been very lucky here in this department...I've never had a needle break a fabric thread or if it did, it wasn't noticeable and no one called me on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Bonnie I've seen it happen. Most often caused by a dull needle or one that has a burr on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I have dulled a needle and punched a few inches of hole, but it wasn't the whole quilt.... I do stand corrected, I have torn threads, and had to bond them back together. Love my BoNash 007 Bonding agent for those oops... https://stores.myregisteredsite.com/user1093071/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=B&Category_Code=SQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 We carry the MR needles. If you want a smaller hole consider the Organ needle that are much like the MR's but without the big hump on the front. We only use Organ needles in our studio now. For pricing see this Forum post http://apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=20123&page=1#pid244835 John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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