crazyforpurple Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hello, Can anyone tell me the reason for using needle sizes other than the 4.0 that came with my Millie? I purchased a 4.5 pack with the machine and wondered if it is similar to DSM needles where you choose a heavier needle for heavier fabrics such as a minty backing etc? am I on the right train or completely off course with this thinking? can anyone give me examples of when I should change the needle size please? thanks in advance xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I generally match the needle to the thread - finer thread - smaller needle. Superior will indicate what size needle to use with what type thread. For minky backing - I use a 3.5 or 4 depending on the thread. Occasionally, I will go up a size if I am doing heavily fused designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I agree with Meg. I like 3.5 the best but if you use a heavier thread definitely go up to 4.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietlifeaz Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Per Linday Taylors Books: MR 2.5 = Silks, satins, special delicate fabrics, antique quilts MR. 3.0 = antique quilts, cotton quilts with cotton batting MR 3.5 = msot cotton quitls with cotton batting, some speciality threa MR. 4.0 = Specialtiy threads, some metalic thread, heavier thread or fabric Mr. 5.0 = denim, uphosetry fabric, comforters (thick batting), speciality thread Per Superior Thread 3.0 MR = Bottom line, monopoly 3.5 MR = So Fine 4.0 MR = King Tut, Rainbow 4.5 MR = King Tut, Lava, Metallic, Rainbow 5.0 MR = Lava Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.A Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I often quilt densely with 100 weight silk thread. If I used a 4.0 needle, the thread would get lost in that big hole. Not pretty. I use a 75/11 for the fine thread. APQS says that if you vary the needle size more than one or two sizes, you may have to re-time your machine. Knock wood...I've not had to do that. Nancy in Tucson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingkimmy Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I love this forum! I've been using 4.0 needles from the beginning, with SoFine in the top and Bottom Line in the bobbin - I'm going to try the 3.5's and see how it looks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforpurple Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 thank you everyone The machine came with a 4.0 in it but I will try a 3.5 and see what happens too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krolakperu Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Has anyone used Schemetz needles in there machine and how did they work? Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.A Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I use the Schmetz industrial needles in the correct size & length for my George machine all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I was told the APQS machines are timed for 4.0. I use that 99% of the time and get along fine. Sometimes go lower if using a monofilament thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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