I would like some information about needles. First, is there a place to buy needles for the Topaz in large quanities? Also how do you keep tract of the needle sizes? I just changed needles (only used it for about 2,000 stitches), and now I want to try the FSL Christmas Angel which needs a sharp needle. Does anyone have an method, trick, or suggestion of how to keep up with needle types and sizes? I cannot read the sizes on needles after they are out of the container. I know this is silly, but I really would like to be able to keep up with what each size and type of needle. Thanks for your help. Stella

I kept track of the size this way for YEARS.I always chose a nail polish color for each. example :red for 18, blue -16,Green for 14, yellow 12, orange 11. Purple was saved but never used. Just bought the cheapest nail polish at the drug store.Dip them then let dry on your pin cushion.
Of course after I became older and more senile I wrote this chart down and kept it close to machine.Since I used mostly 14 green meant GO...
Then I used the empty TIC-Tac boxes to keep the used ones.When I had time I would re-sand the edges and they were like new again. Just an idea that worked for over 50 years..Hope it helps you. Stella

3 comments

by dragonflyer 12 Nov 2012

Outstanding...great idea!

by tonilee 12 Nov 2012

very good, thank you for good info

by esansom 12 Nov 2012

Wow! How very creative. I can do this. Thanks so very much for your help! Have a great day! Stella