Quilt Pins & Needles

For each new project, start out with a brand new needle. Using a new needle will be straight and clean, whereas a needle you have used for other projects may be bent. It is also a good idea to use a new needle to ensure you are using the correct size. If you old needles doesn't have the size on it, you can't be sure it will be the correct size for you new project.

Keep a wide array of fastening on hand so you have choices when you go to use a pen. Sometimes you will need the garden variety pin, whereas other times you will need thinner, finer pins, especially when pinning two items together. Sometimes you will find something as simple of a paper clip, which can come in quite useful at times. Don't forget to include safety pins, as often time they are necessary or provide just the right fix.

It sounds simple, but the idea is important. When using your sewing machine, always ensure you have the correct needle. Using a needle that is too large for delicate fabric can ruin the material. Similarly, using a needle that is too little on thick, tough material will cause the needle to break and may result in damaging the interior. If the needle is too large for the fabric, the holes will be large and the seams will be weak.