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I had posted in this and that, but wanted to add it here incase someone needed the info.
I am working on a quilt with metallic in both bottom and top, but was constantly breaking needles. Followed all advice but never fixed the problem. I could quilt for about an hour, then it would start up.
Someone suggested the titanium needles and that did the trick. I was able to quilt for about 6 hours yester day without changing the needle. Well I did have to change it once when I forgot that I had the single hole plate and changed settings to 1/4 ". But even then it didn't break, but ended up with a pretty good bend.
So these needles are most definately worth the 20 cents extra per needle. You find them at Superior THreads.
Cheryl
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Hi all, I've tried a number of metallic threads and I find superior absolutely the best. I also use titanium needles, and be sure to loosen your thread tension just a bit. Then it glides through like butter...even other brands that tend to break do so less with titanium needles and loosened thread tension. Cheers
"Neglect not the gift that is within you..." -1 Timothy 4:14
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This discussion of metallic threads comes at a good time for me. I am in the middle of a quilt that I want to use metallic thread on. I have purchased Superior Threads black metallic to use on a black fabric and have started to experiment with quilting designs. I am disappointed in that the thread doesn't show up enough against the fabric.
Can I run two separate metallic threads through the same needle in the hopes that I will get a more prominent line?
Thanks.
Robin
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HUMMMM!!! I don't know. You would probably have to really loosen the tension and don't put the thread through the last "hook" before it goes into the needle. That was one other thing that helped me with the tension. You will have to play and do a lot of adjusting. Also go slow. I put my machine at half speed. But most definately get the Titanium needles. THe 90/14 were too big for me, but with two metallics, you would probably need the bigger hole.
Then don't forget to take notes so you don't forget what works.
Good luck.. Cheryl
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With my last order from Superior, the computer suggested that I might want to purchase some of the titanium needles. Well...I think I am never going to use another needle again. They go through fabric, even several layers, like butter and I have had NO problems at all. I think stitch for stitch, they are probably cheaper than regular needles.
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I just went to a class on threads yesterday given by Pam Mostek. (Dazzling Quilts: Easy Glitz and Instant Glamour). She emphasized the importance of lowering the tension, using a vertical spool holder, going slowly and using the right needle. A lot of what she taught, we have already learned from Bob & Heather at Superior, and Pam uses a lot of Superior Threads. However, she said it depends how much you want the threads to show is how you decide which to use. If you want to see a lot of Glitz, choose a ribbon thread like Sliver by Sulky. So she will start out using polyester threads, then add the Superior Metallics and finally go back and use the Sliver in places where she needs more glitz. Now all I need to do is practice, practice, practice.
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Hi
Like others I too like Superior metallics, if you need the thread to show up on the black fabric, have you tried using a double needle? This would give two rows of identical stitches.Of course, I don't know if they come in titanium. But I use standard topstitch or metallic needles and use some quilters aid, a silicon liquid spread down the reel and a slower speed. Thread doesnt break for me!!! Lynn
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