by mi30kaja 28 Feb 2015

Had been out most of the day and when I got home started stitching . I am making ITH Owls. The machine was playing up then suddenly it just got stuck on something on the back and moved everything in the hoop. I had almost finished the design.It was all looped at the back and in one big mess. By this time I was tired and disgusted so gave up ready to throw the machine into the bin so I went to bed. While thinking about it in bed I wondered if I should change the needle. Wow!!! What a difference a new needle makes. Have sewn three Owls today. When I finish them I will take a photo.

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Comments (8)

by Leaha 01 Mar 2015

I've heard of a person wanting a new machine....but I think your attempt to obtain one is a little extreme!!!!! LOL Evidently you did too, it is really cheaper to change the needle isn't it! I need to make myself a note to remember to do this. glad things worked out for you.

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by mi30kaja 01 Mar 2015

I would not have the room for another machine. I already have two and can only use one at a time.

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by PeggyJ 28 Feb 2015

I've read that it's wise to change the needle with each new bobbin wind. Is that too often? Can the used needles be used when sewing on a non-embroidery machine or are they blunted? Thanks

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by pennyhal2 28 Feb 2015

You don't need to change the needle that often. You'd have to be changing needles more than once to even finish a single big design!You'd be wasting a lot of money by buying new needles when the old ones will work well. A lot depends on the kind of needled you use. Titantium needles last a really long time. I don't change my needle until I notice the stitching is coming out nicely. Usually when I change a needle I set it aside. If the stitching doesn't improve, I then know that it's not the needle and I can still use the needle I set aside.

by PeggyJ 01 Mar 2015

Thank you. Been embroidering for 3 years and constantly learning. So much fun.

by mi30kaja 01 Mar 2015

Think needles tell you when you need to change them or at least mine did. Actually that needle hadn't been in that long but must have been just what I was sewing which made it so blunt.

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by pacmp 28 Feb 2015

Glad that that new needle was the answer to your problems yesterday and so glad today was an awesome stitch day for you. When you are tired and everything seems to be going wrong, that is the time to walk away and try again later after you are rested and have calmness to help guide you to figure out what the solution to the prior days problems might be. Glad you listened to that little voice trying to guide you as it saved you another day of frustration if you had not listened.(hugs) Pam

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by mi30kaja 01 Mar 2015

Thanks Pam. I hope I remember to change my needle more often.

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by dragonflyer 28 Feb 2015

Glad you took a breath...it always seems to help...and I'm with Chris...a bit of bubbly never hurt either!

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by mi30kaja 01 Mar 2015

Don't drink, but if I did I would be asleep in no time.

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by 02kar Moderator 28 Feb 2015

I'm glad you figured out what was wrong and did not toss the machine in the trash.

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by mi30kaja 01 Mar 2015

Would never do that.

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by Sewmum1 28 Feb 2015

Thanks for the tip. I had a similar problem with an ith bunny I was making but thought it was the fabric. Didn't even think about the needle until now. I think I have had the same needle in there for the last 6 months, not used it much except at Christmas and a couple of small projects since. Guess what I will be doing next time I use it?