Schmetz Ballpoint Needles.... AMAZING in a Long Arm Machine!
If you know me or have heard me speak, you know I am passionate about the needles I use in my Handi Quilter long arm. They are labeled as an embroidery ballpoint FOR THE LONGARM. Schmetz needles, to be specific, are a light ballpoint. 134 SES is the ‘system number’ for a longarm machine. It is also known as 135x5 SES, 135x7 SES, 135x25 SES, 1901 SES, DPx5 SES, and DPx7 SES, and these are the reasons why I love them.........
The ballpoint tip spreads fibers instead of cutting them, preventing holes in the fabric. Forget what you think about ballpoint needles only being for jersey knits. These are not for sewing, they are for quilting purposes. Batiks? Never have a hole again if you must unsew!
Reduces and almost always eliminates thread breaks and shredding when a moving machine goes from right to left.
Round shank needles, for multi-directional use
For use with most machines HandiQuilter, Gammill, Prodigy, Nolting, Tin Lizzie and Innova. ***** (these are a ROUND shank top, with a thread groove in the front and scarf in the back) I don't believe these will work on an APQS, A1 or a Bernina longarm. They will work on an HQ Infinity at a lower speed.
Prevents skipped stitches
High stability and prevents deflection.
Precise stitches
Reduces wear on machine parts
Long-lasting, no need to change the needle after every quilt. These needles do not develop burrs like a sharp, so I change mine twice a year!! Yes, GASP!! I quilt 6-8 hours per day, so yes, this is the case!
You can find them HERE on my website in sizes 14, 16, 18 or 20, at $11 for a package of 10 needles. You can add as many packs as you like for one shipping cost of $3.90. I am NOT a machine expert, so I can't tell you if these will absolutely work with your machine or not, but I have listed above the machines I am familiar with that will accept this needle. I also give a 100% back guarantee if they don’t work for you or don’t change your quilting life! They compare to a Groz-Beckert, 134 needle system, in the green package. Give them a try, you’ll never look back!
