gg, that sure is an interesting thought - I had not even considered that aspect. HMMMMMMMMMMMM! *4U

Thanks for passing it along.

interesting tit-bit. Seems to me I've heard that also. Just didn't really know why.

I was told that they were made for commercial machines.
WW

thank you, that seems to make sense. never really thought that through.

Did not know that; will reconsider buying more....
Jacqueline

Good idea! I only use SCHMETZ 12's or 80's so don't have that problem.

Love and blessings Chris

A friend of mine was using titanium needles in her practically brand new Pfaff 2170. Don't know what caused it but the needle shattered and really messed up her machine. The dealer couldn't fix it and sent it back to Pfaff for repairs. They couldn't fix it either. Luckily they did replace it, but told her never to use titanium needles again. Scariest part is that a tiny piece of the needle shot into her arm and had to be surgically removed. Could have been an eye. I won't use them at home, but we do use them exclusively on the commercial machines at work. Never had a problem there.

I had one break about a week ago...into 3 pieces! Thankfully, I found them all. But scared me! One was way up inside the project! Happened to see a tiny pit of silver like color...had to get some needle nose pliers to get that piece out!

Than ks for the warning, our machines our to expensive to mess up by a needle.

Thanks for the information. I had not heard that before.

That is an interesting comment! But, like you...I don't use them simply because of the price, so I guess I really don't have to worry about that.

Good to know, thank you so much for posting this topic. I had been considering purchasing some to try, glad I read this before I did! I love Cute for this reason. Many thanks and flower to you!!!

Very interesting reading! I know the titanium I use stay sharper longer, and work very well on FSL. Actually, I've never broken a needle in my embroidery machine, so I don't think I'll worry too much. I know it takes a lot longer, but I run my machine at slow speeds, so there's not so much of a chance of something getting out of synch and breaking a needle. Also, my reaction time isn't what it used to be, so if something slips up and a design starts to go bad, at least I can catch it before it's gone too far. I'm going to ask my dealer about this, for sure. They repair machines, too, and I think they'd know if this is a problem. Thanks for the interesting topic!! Hugs, Marji

WOW thats interesting. I just broke 2 needles this morning. Not titanium because they are to expencive and when I bought my Bernina they said the titanium needles weren't really make for home sewing machines.

Good post. I just bought a pack but haven't tried them yet. Marji and I have the same dealer, so I'll wait to see what they say.

thanks for posting............nice to know

I use them all of the time, but I'm going to call my dealer on Monday and see what they say. I've never had one break- titanium or otherwise except for the Schmetz that I stitched into my finger, then alot of things around here broke!

I use titanium all the time and have never had one to break. I am not able to slow my machine down. I use them because they last longer. The classes I took when I first got my machne recommended them. She did state she was not recommending them just because they paid her to teach, she just liked them better. I will also check it out with my dealer.

I love the titanium needles. My bernina dealer sells them, but I purchase mine from allstitch.net because they sell them cheaper. I buy the large eye ones. They really work well with the metallic threads. I saw some ceramic needles advertised. Does any one know about them?

I have heard about them, and think they must actually be fantastic, but I have not seen them yet. I do not even know what they cost, but I am going to find out. Thanks for mentioning.

Thanks for the information. I will certainly call my sewing shop on Monday and ask. I don't want to mess my machine up.