Schmetz Needles

Wow! I certainly did not expect that my bulk box of needles would be such a hit.

Mine are 90/14's and they last forever. I should tell you though, that 99.999% of my sewing is sewing patchwork, or two layers of cotton fabrics together. My friend Mary wrote to me and said, "I can't remember the last time I broke one..."

I got mine at Amazon, naturally. The link is here. (While you're at it, get an extra seam ripper. Or two. Here's my story.)

When I am applying binding and sewing through more layers and a layer of batting, I often use a needle that is good for sewing denim or jeans. Especially if I am also sewing attaching a hanging sleeve to a quilt.