Hi there all!I need to know if embroidery machine needles are different from regular sewing machine needles? if so....any guidelines which ones I should buy in my supplies?

I buy my needles from Allstitch.com by the 100 pack, Also buy stabilizers from them in huge rolls Great service and quick delivery! Suzanne

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by katydid 26 Oct 2014

I, also, buy most from them and a few from another company that specializes in hard to find needles www.discountembroiderysupply.com phone # 888-890-8395 very good prices

by tfk 27 Oct 2014

Thank you:) I will check it out

Thank you so much auntannie for precisely letting me know what to stock up on. ...I will do that! :)

I use regular Organ needles for both sewing and embroidery. Keep a supply available of #11 and #12 in both sharp and ball point which are perfect for most sewing/embroidery projects (the higher the number, the sturdier the needle). Use the sharp needles for woven fabrics and the ball point for knits or stretchy fabrics.

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by bevintex 26 Oct 2014

I also use the Organ needles, buy them by the 100 pack. size 12/80

by tfk 26 Oct 2014

I will look for the 100 pack. ..thank you!

by bevintex 26 Oct 2014

try Amazon or ebay

Hi and Welcome to Cute! I see you have gotten lots of information regarding the needles...Cuties are always here to help!

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by tfk 26 Oct 2014

Yes cuties are really very helpful and someone is always there to answer my queries. ..which are a lot I must say!!!:D

Thank you so much!

Since most of us have combination sewing/embroidery machines, you can't say that machine needles cannot be used on the machine, just not for embroidering.
Embroidery needles have larger eyes to allow the thread to pass through easily, and close up, are structurally different.
I use size 11 or 12 most of the time for designs, a 14 if I am doing machine quilting or an in the hoop design that goes through more layers. Also , most is done with a sharp point, but for knits, such as t shirts, use a ball point needle, as it does not cut the threads of the shirt. Google for more information, it's out there. Good luck.

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Welcome to cute, I change my needles often so I will sometimes put a used an embroidery needle in my sewing machine it is still sharp enough to use, but there is a difference between needles: emb has a larger eye and are generally around a 16 jeans needle and these would be stronger to take the speed in which it is used, machine needles are made to sew different thickness materials shouldn't be used in a embroidery machine.. hope this helps a little and not just confused you more.. Marian