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TOPIC: Needle size for blanket stitch

Re: Needle size for blanket stitch 03 Mar 2014 10:25 #116171

jansk44 OFFLINE Posts: 338 Thank you received: 69	Thanks Maria, I am going down to sew now and will try the microtex 80/12. Jan
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Re: Needle size for blanket stitch 03 Mar 2014 10:24 #116170

jansk44 OFFLINE Posts: 338 Thank you received: 69	Thanks Nancy, I am using the magnifico and I believe is is 40 wt. I will try a smaller needle but don't have an embroidery 80/12. Do they make those? Joann's did not have them. Jan
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Re: Needle size for blanket stitch 03 Mar 2014 10:18 #116169

rehak OFFLINE Posts: 2783 Thank you received: 458	I'm not doing this project, but I think that if you match the needle size to the thread you are using, then the thread should pretty well fill the holes. If you are using a thinner thread, then I would probably try a smaller needle. Maybe test a smaller needle on a scrap to see if you have any problems.
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Re: Needle size for blanket stitch 03 Mar 2014 09:11 #116166

hcmquilter OFFLINE Posts: 24 Thank you received: 1	I use a microtex 80/12 with the 830. Love the SoftFuse but too expensive and I am using heat and bond lite with no problems. I am enjoying this project - easy, fun, no stress! Thanks TQS and Janet! Maria
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Needle size for blanket stitch 03 Mar 2014 07:50 #116163

jansk44 OFFLINE Posts: 338 Thank you received: 69	I have a bernina 830 and am using a 90/14 needle, but the holes are so big. Will the letters fray with time and washing. I am using soft fuse and it seems to be working. Janet
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