@@TheSewingChannelI did notice the trunk show! 😁 But the first time I was concentrating on what you were saying, so I cdn’t absorb & enjoy the quilts as much. So I had to go back and watch again just to review all your lovely quilts! Fantastic job and it was nice to have another visit with them! 😊
Thank you Tracy for the awesome tips!! Love all the quilts on your wall. I'm going to see if I can find the one with the half square triangles I really like that one.
Tip 21: Quilt with the fabrics you can afford to quilt with, don’t fall into the trap of listening to the quilt police, most of the are wanting you to buy their fabrics. You can get some very good fabrics at Wal- mart and Joanne’s, you can tell which fabrics are good by feeling them. About 25 years ago I bought a package of precut quilt blocks from WM, in the pattern of Rose of Sharon, to this day, 25 years later that quilt is still going strong, my daughter has it and it’s been well loved, there’s been no fabric fading, no coming apart at the seams or any bad thing you worry about happening to a Walmart quilt. And last but not least if you have any name brand fabrics it’s ok to mix box store fabrics with the name brand….just feel the fabric before buying it, you can tell the difference by feel. Do what you can afford, don’t give up on quilting just because you can’t afford the high end fabrics the quilt snobs tell you that you HAVE TO buy…you do you and all will be fine. By the way, Pioneer Woman fabrics from WM are really really good fabrics. What goes on in your sewing room stays in your sewing room, you or your recipient will love the quilt(s) you make…..I promise.
So true! I have several quilts my Grandma made that were not from “quilt shop quality fabric”. They were from scrap fabrics from clothing, blankets, etc and they are beautiful and still going strong. 💕
As a quilt fabric shop owner, and you might refer to me as a “snob”, I can tell you that if you want a quilt to last, especially if it is going to be well-loved and washed frequently, you want to use high quality quilting cotton, not what you find at JoAnn’s or WalMart or Hobby Lobby. That’s my PSA.
@@andianderson7203 my Depression-era Grandma made quilts during that time that are still around today. And she did not use quilt shop quality fabric. I have seen fabric from quilt shops that were thin and frayed horribly, and fabric from Hobby Lobby and Joann’s that have been good quality. It is a personal preference to buy and use what you can afford and I personally cannot always afford some of the prices that quilt shops charge.
Back in the day we were instructed not to back stitch for two reasons. 1. The extra thread creates bulk in the seam 2. As you sew your units/blocks together, another seam will cross over and secure the other seam. That is how I was taught so that is how I sew. Have I ever had a seam lose a couple stitches at the ends? Yes, but it's not very often. I don't like fixing it either, but I do. I use a 1.8 stitch length unless I am sewing small pieces then I will reduce to 1.5. Just a bit of history FYI.
Same here, I was taught the same & use a smaller stitch length so I rarely have seams coming undone & ALWAYS stay stitch a very scant 1/4” around the entire quilt when the top is done.
I believe the yellow grids lines on the rulers are for when you’re using dark fabric so you can see the lines better. The dark lines are used for lighter fabric.
Thank you for all of these wonderful tips. I’ve been quilting for 17 years. I’ve been so intimidated by the quilt bullies and quilt police all these years. I finally decided this year to do what works for me and I am so much happier and enjoy quilting so much more. Ironically every tip you gave is what I now do and I feel so free!!!! Thank you again!!
Pre-wash to get rid of allergens from the fabric, decrease 'bleeding color' in the finished product, pre-washing gets rid 0f the shrinkage later, wash & press then cut. I did not pre-wash and had unpleasant experiences later, glad I found that advice and followed it~
I know I'm crazy old fashioned, but I treat every new piece with retayne, and then restarch my fabric with cornstarch and boiling water in a big pot and hang to dry then press just like my great grandma did. I LOVE the heavy starch finish for cutting and sewing. Then I wash before gifting.
I don't prewash my fabric and haven't had issues with bleeding fabric. I also like how, after the quilt is quilted, the shrinkage makes a nice old fashion finish.
Funny story about measuring. When I first started sewing I was using a cute pink dollar store tape measure. Seams werent matching, and I had lots of wierd issues. I finally checked that tape measure and discovered it was not marked true. The inch measures were a 1/8" off. So that down the tape it was really off! People, check that your measuring tools are correct!
Tracey I would like to mention one thing that kind of contradicts one of your points. 98% of the time I agree. Learn from my mistakes (yes more than once, it takes me awhile sometimes) and ALWAYS wash your fabric together in one load before you begin IF there is any chance that you are not certain of even one pieces quality. I use almost anything when I am quilting. Thrifted sheets, thrifted clothing, fat quarters from everywhere including Dollar Tree, given to me by someone else, etc… Here is one example of why. Once, a really long time I bought one fat quarter in a Halloween print and used it to make a bandanna for one of my dogs. Everyone who saw it loved and asked where I got it and I always answered with “oh, it’s just a fat quarter. That unintentionally created a monster. Probably every person who has ever met me has given me at least one fat quarter in a Halloween print. Some still do every year. ( and things with Snoopy on them). I also have been gifted yardage and scraps from others projects. The first 3 quilts I made were disasters. I use a little of this and a little of that. The quilt top looks great when it’s finished. I assemble it into the quilt, quilt it and bind it. Then I wash it. Three times in a row some of that material shrank. It distorted it. Badly. No amount of ironing could fix.
I start on a scrap piece of fabric, very small stitch to start seam, then adjust to regular stitch length, do not have the fabric catch & bunch as sometimes happens with backstitching~
Great tips as always Tracy!!! I heavily starch my fabric to prevent fraying and use my pinking shears and blades for trimming and cutting! However, I do backstitch as well. I lower my presser foot down, just past where I want to begin stitching, reverse stitch first and then stitch to end of seam and reverse and cut thread.💕🧵
Oh those blinding yellow lines! I thought it was me. Thanks for mentioning that problem that I've never heard ANYONE address before. These days I reach for those pricey but worth it clear white marked rulers. Thanks for all your tips. Your teaching style is most agreeable.
May I ask where you purchase your clear rulers? I find a few here & but the rulers I find all have solid lines on each inch mark. I would like to find a clear ruler with dashes or longer lines. I hope this makes sense.
As a newbie I already don't understand why bobbins hold so little thread...why can't they load somehow like the top thread?!!? I've already sewn air to stuff 😖
Even the machines that have low bobbin thread indicators don’t work as people complain they go off too early! Even machines with larger bobbins still run out! It’s something that irritates everyone who uses a sewing machine.
As a beginning quilter I so appreciate your tutorials. I’m glad you have brought to an end the many problems that could arise if I continued with some of the habits I need to unlearn. Thanks Suzanne
Tracey, your tips were spot on! If/when you buy a new machine, talk to your dealer, they'll give you tip on what to use & not use with your machine (one brand of needles is a defective no no with my machine! A very experienced quilting friend of mine suggested using variegated thread to piece with, especially when sewing with busy, colorful fabrics & to use 50 weight thread. Thanks for your tips! I didn't have my hearing aid in during the entire video, I'm bad😊
Hi Tracey, What I do instead of backstitching is to hold my fabric from moving forward so it makes a few stitches in place. It is easier than trying to stitch backwards to lock the stitch in place and you don't run the risk of causing a lump if your stitching is a little wonky. Love your videos!
Great video as always. As someone who is fortunate enough to own several sewing machines and a long arm, I can say from experience that each of my machines has a preference for a certain type of thread and needle. Therefore, I recommend that if you are not getting the results you want then try another needle or thread type. I prefer cotton thread (aurofil) for piecing and polyester for free motion quilting. I have tried other cotton thread brands and sometimes they are ok, depending on which machine. The really fast machines like the Juki-TL18 or the Janome HD9 seem to do better with a 50 weight thread such as a high quality cotton thread like aurofil or polyester thread because of the lint. But, the most important thing to do to keep your machine happy is to clean out the lint EVERYTIME YOU CHANGE A BOBBIN. Also follow the maintenance for oiling it. Your machine will thank you and you will not have expensive repair bills. Also change your needle regularly.
I believe the yellow lines on the rulers are for when you are measuring on dark fabric like black or navy bc you won’t be able to see the black lines on those. So, you might want to hang on to those rulers for those times. 🌷
@@TheSewingChannel The yellow lines on dark fabric help you “see” the black lines. But I agree that they are harder to see on light fabrics. Omnigrid was made to work with their green mats. It used to be the only ruler available but there are better choices now. I like the rulers with both black and white lines.
It’s funny how different we are in terms of what rulers work for us. I find the Creative Grids rulers to be confusing with the black and white numbers and the fact that they are numbered in both directions. I make fewer mistakes when I stick to my old Omnigrid rulers. I find the yellow easier to see.
Thank you!!! I thought I was going crazy believeing I could feel the thread dragging in my machine! I feel so much better just knowing somebody else can feel what is going on with their machine too! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the beautiful quilts hanging behind you on the wall; the one with the floral squares and a beige trim ring is my favorite, followed by the one with the large beige rectangles. Oh my goodness, I'm in LOVE! Your quilts are spectacular. The vinyl scrap bags are like having a rainbow of scraps on your wall. Too cool!
I agree with not washing prior to working with fabric. If we are starching and ironing yardage, that prep is going to provide some shrinkage. And given all the cats in everyone's sewing room (mine too) and because I glue baste AND because I use color setting agents in the first wash, I wash a quilt before gifting. (I also note that it has been prewashed and give washing instruction). I don't make heirloom quilts, but quilts to be used and washed.
Certainly did notice all the beautiful quilts. I was also told not to back stitch when quilting but have had the same result seams coming apart. I was told that it puts too much bulk in your seams. I have now started back stitching. Love the HST quilt. Will be doing one of them soon as I have a lot 21/2" HST's left from another project. Thanks for the tips. Desley🇦🇺
Love the poly thread use. I’ve also been “breaking the rules” and using the cotton covered poly thread in my stash from garment sewing. Makes sense to use what works. Thanks for this vid.
Finally!! A realistic quilter. Not a fabric, thread snob. There are so many "quilt police" or "quilt bullies" that shame anyone that doesn't do it "their" way. You are reaffirming that we can use what we like or can afford.
Thanks for another informative and entertaining video! I agree 110% about backstitching and staystitching - especially important when pressing seams open, regardless of how short the stitch length is! I really like my 6 x 12 and 6 x 24 Quilters Select rulers for cutting fabric - easy to see through, non-slip, thin lines, and not a lot of dots and dashes that distract me from focusing on what I’m trying to do (admittedly, I’m easily distracted).
So true! I only prewash thrifted or recycled fabric these day. Never the brand new from the store. The stay stitch is SO important - I did my first on-point quilt and I should have done a stay stitch before sizing it up as the triangles on the edge are so flexible that it had potential to get real wonky. Lesson learned lol. I do no back stitch a lot. But maybe I should :) I like the clear line rulers better but I'm not replacing my old ones.. yet lol I just use washi tape.
This is one of the best tips out there when it comes to quilting. When I first started I bought Omni-grid rulers, I struggled with these rulers, because they have what I call a halo around each mark on said ruler, I struggled to see the lines. Finally ended up donating them all to goodwill and replaced them with MSQC, Creative Grids, or Sew Very Easy rulers, all these have good lines to cut by and no more halos around each line. This change alone made a world of difference in my being able to cut exact cuts. Good tip, jmurphy. 😊
@@rainydaydiva6320 I have trouble with Missouri Star (MSQC) rulers because they slip around. I bought some tacky spray intended for this problem and “Voila la”, fixed it.
This is such a fun video Miss Tracy…sooo many things I “used” to do I don’t do anymore! More times than not, simple is best. Switching to polyester thread and always starching my fabrics are the two biggest game changers for me. Thanks for the honesty and laughs…you make quilting so much more fun and exciting. 😊 Now to go watch the whole tutorial on the snow globe. I wasn’t fully “functionable” last week after injuring my lower rib cage…Lord I don’t EVER want to do that again!! Have a fantastic weekend! 🤗🤗
I love you Tracy, I have a scrap wall of fame too, thanks to you and it too inspires me. You are so knowledgeable, thank you for sharing your talent with me. I finally finished my scrappy quilt top, not a quilt yet just a top LOL.
Loved the trunk show behind. Yes , you never think to check the screws. Thing is, if knowing how much you need to learn or know before starting can be a turn off. Some times it is best to learn as you go, and having yourself and other creators give tips to help improve, solve a problem and inspire is fantastic. Thank you.😀
One of our smart-cookie guild members showed us a 2” roll of very thin iron-on webbing to add to the perimeter of your quilt to keep seams intact. It is so thin that it will not interfere with long arm or home quilting. I really love it for scrappy borders or borderless quilts.
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I have three to five projects out at all times. It all depends on how I am feeling. If my hands, neck, knees, or back are stiff and sore, I'm not cutting. If I'm depressed, I'm going to sew scraps into crazy blocks all day. If I'm having a good day, I'm going to finish a project. Old age makes me unpredictable. Sometimes I make repairs and alterations all day. If I start sewing from the point out, then sew from the point out on the other side, it always matches up for me. I prewash old fabric to see what it is going to do (will it bleed, get smaller, change color, fall apart, change texture).
We have well water which leaves behind salt residue and it hardens. I blew up a $120 iron so I use a mist bottle!! I love wool mats because they really make your seams come out nice. My seams have also gotten more consistent over the past year since I made an effort. I also started stay stitching quilt tops that I know are not being quilted anytime soon. Live and learn Tracy!!
Great job -- I think we all wish we knew then what we know now. Could save us a lot of time, energy and money. I do agree about keeping thread simple. I use white and gray mostly, sometimes cream and black -- that's it and the purple needle. I just have one comment about poly thread. Poly thread is much stronger than cotton. While using the quilt there is strain on each seam you sew together as you wrap it around you here and the kids sit and wiggle on it there. That strain will cause poly thread to actually "rip" the cotton fabric. Where as cotton thread gives and takes with the cotton fabric. Now poly as the quilting thread is another matter as it's not holding seams together. So, it depends upon how long you want that certain quilt to hang around as to what you use -- example, my grand daughter's grad quilt vs. a holiday placemat or a wall hanging. But, in the end, everyone needs to use what is best for them. Thank you Tracy for an informative and fun video.
Have always enjoyed yoyr tips and share them all the time. My favorite is the command hooks on rulers....what a game changer, love it. I only backstitch sewing my rows, for my blocks I use a smaller stitch. I also started sorting my scraps like you and really like it! Thank you!
Awesome tips! I backstitch because I kept coming across seams that were coming apart and it was so frustrating, so I totally agree with you about backstitching for sure! 💕
I loovveee how you jumped right into the topic! I do not quilt but this video was so helpful! Number 3 hit me hard 😂. I just be sewing any seam allowance because I'm good at "eyeballing" it. I'm going to do better! I've learned that I've been using the scant quarter inch because I always use my presser foot lol. Thank you for this video!
There are so many different vision problems. Pay attention to the particulars of how your eyes work, and take care of yourself. For example, I don't enjoy sewing after 6pm.
I have those awful yellow rulers and I hate them. I could not find the clear ones on Amazon. Where did you buy yours? Love your videos, I have learned quite a bit from you and I've been sewing since I was 14 and I'm now 70. Just started quilting, tho.
I learned the hard way too and now do many things differently. I have another area for your next don't/do video. When I first started quilting I got "quilting pins". Yes those thick pins with the big yellow heads. I did so much better matching seams by not pinning. If I pinned, I was always off. It was the thickness of the pin. I noticed that you use the fine fine pins as I use now. I do one thing differently on pinning. I leave that pin you used to match the points on your half square triangle blocks in, then put one in for sewing, (well actually I do one on both sides of the seam) and then pull out the pin I matched the tips with. I am an experienced quilter but am still learning. I think that is what makes it fun. Thank you for your videos. Your videos will help many including me avoid frustration.
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen! I have done alot of these things too. I am 💯 with you on everything, but especially the rulers. I started off with clear and bought those crazy yellow lined ones because I thought I needed a small square ruler… not! Thank goodness I only have 2 of them, which will not be around much longer. Thanks for this content! Love your quilts and your energy! ❤
I dont snip my fabric for it to lay where it wants, I do a victory lap (stay stitching around all of my finished quilt top. Then I don't need to worry if my seams come apart at the long armer. I never press my seams open. I always press so my seams nest. I use a piece of plywood wrapped with 2 pieces of batting, the fabric you use as an ironing board, then topped with a cute canvas fabric. I use my finger (nail) to press my seams, then press (not iron) my seams with steam. I always use a scant quarter inch on every quilt. I love my Omnigrip rulers! I don't prewash my fabric. I love the crinkly look after you wash your finished quilt. I was raised using polyester on everything. I don't use Gutterman thread in my machine, it seams to make my machine work harder. I love my Titanium needles!
My Juki did not like Aurifil thread. Shredding and breaking. My machine store told me that Jukis just don’t like Aurifil--Gutermann is awesome in my Juki.
Love love love this video, I watched your matching points hints, I am trying to do a spider web quilt that has 8 pieces converging at the centre which makes matching points challenging, what hints do you have for this.
Pre Washing is a must for me ..... 1/ The chemicals give me dermatitis and that is painful . I do not want the dangerous chemicals used in manufacture to be in my quilts. 2/ Fabric bleeds and you can not count on Color Catches to keep the dye off your light fabrics. Some manufactures have changed the way they make fabric and more bleeding is occurring especially in dark intense colors ..... I have had to wash my KONA BLACK and Bella Black up to 8 times to get excessive dyes out..... Retayne and Synthropol is not the answer as they contaminate ground water.
Urifil thread is best. From essential threads 2/3 cotton 1/3 nylon. Strong but has give. I have three colors. Whitish black and lawn. I love your program. Pat R. 90 next month. t
Thank you ! It's not just me who can't stand those rulers with all that yellow :) Tried it once and said no way ! There must be something better and there sure is ! I agree with you about polyester thread :) Mom taught me that :) You do a great job explaining all these great tips and tricks ! Thank you !
I had no idea that there was such a difference in thread/needles. I've been using a 10 needle for every thing with any old thread I could find. Ordering new thread and needles now. Thanks!!
I have just cleaned my craft room. It was such a hot mess that I couldn’t even sew! A lot of the time, I just threw something in the corner with the thought, I’d take care of it later. Later never comes. In my defense, I had a small incident where I pulled my hamstring and was in a full length leg brace for about 6 weeks and couldn’t really get in there to clean. Also, I am in a 10’ x 10’ room and I do a bunch of different crafts. It can get jacked up pretty quick.
Love your videos! This video had so much information i coule use. The thread and needle size was very helpful. I tool like polyester thread but kept hearing "cotton threat is best". As for the needle size i was also unsure of what size for what. I will definitely give your suggestion a try. Thank you!
Has anyone ever tried or uses a separate bobbin winder? A long time ago I had a machine that could wind a bobbin as it also sewed. None of my machines now do that. I've been considering getting a portable bobbin winder.
The only time I like to use cotton thread is when I am making potato bags. Everything needs to be cotton for it to be used in the microwave oven. Got a question....doesn't the adhesive spray gum up the sewing machine?
YELLOW LINE RULER. They're made that way so you can see it on dark fabrics. Otherwise, I also use clear rulers, because the yellow can sometimes hurt my eyes. 😊 I also don't like cotton thread 😅
I keep at least 30 bobbins wound ready to go…I rewind the empties when I have 2 or 3 left - I use a little set of drawers full in one drawer empty in another….I hate Bobbin Chicken like you, I lose every time
It doesn't matter how much I try and get the seams allowance's the same I can't seam to do it all the time grrr very frustrating I've even used a seam guid foot as well xx And the bobbin thing is annoying I have a box of 25 bobbins and I wind up several of each col before I start so I dnt have to stop and wind them. Xx
Thank you for the info on the spray adhesive and still pinning. I love that spray adhesive as it's a true game changer but it's not meant to be permanent so it only makes sense to me to do as you say and continue to pin the elements together also.
As a fabric thrifter I always wash those fabrics. I prewash all new fabrics if they are deep in color, like reds, browns, and blues, to prevent color bleeding after the project is finished. It DOES happen! I always zz the new fabrics at the cut ends before washing. I then iron and re-apply fabric sizing when they come out of the dryer.
Oh my goodness...The "Why are you back stitching???" I handle, move, take a break, sew like crazy, drag it all over this earth to work on it 😂 I now back stitch especially on my scrap blocks...love all your content ty
Wonderfil Decobob is my go to for piecing. It is 80wt, and as strong as 50wt. My blocks have strong seams and lay flatter. But any quilting products for hot pads/microwave should have cotton.
Such a great video!! I too struggle with those yellow lines on the rulers!!! I’m trying to watch my 1/4 inch seam but things still get wonky. I’m thinking it’s my cutting. I just can’t figure out what goes wrong between cut/ sew/ and wonky!!! Thanks for all your wonderful sharing
You really are such a beautiful individual…always so kind with such a positive demeanor. Your videos are very informative and easy to follow. I agree with 19 of your 20 points & heard you before on a previous video of your single thread and needle. Will be checking out your chart as well on needle size/thread weight…soon to match you on all 20 points!❤😊
I find that when I’m doing small piecing, I don’t backstitch. But once I start working with larger pieces I do backstitch bc with all the handling they start to pull apart. I also pre wash any cuts of fabric over a half yard. For smaller cuts or precuts I preshrink with a spray bottle and a hot iron and then starch it really well. I find that my fabric handles so much better when it’s starched. Also when I wash the final quilt, I want any shrinkage to be at the same degree.
I can relate to most of what you are saying, but backstitching is not going to happen - except at the outside row construction. It was so fun to see all the quilts on the back wall. Thanks for sharing.
Here’s my ruler trick. I like the Quilter’s Select 24” rulers because of the non-skid backing but they are yellow and the inch lines seem too thick. So I purchased both the 6”x24” and the 6-1/2”x24”. That way, by turning the 6-1/2” around, I can measure full inches to a “half inch” dashed line. For half inch measurements, I use the 6” ruler so I’m using the dashed lines. These half inch dashed lines are thinner and see through. Hope that makes sense. For squares, like you, I am using the clear Creative Grids rulers. And number 21…I don’t buy specialty rulers anymore unless it’s a must like a Dresden blade.
Tracy, thank you so much for such an informative video. I’ve changed over the years and do many of the 20 things you do now also. I especially like that you always emphasize to not change to your ways, but to do what works for you! Great advice. I stopped using steam when I got my first brown spot, I too use use a spritzer bottle and always a dry iron (love my Panasonic cordless). I may try titanium needles to see how they work for me, but my thread of choice that works well in my Pfaff and also my Juki TL98E is Aurifil. That has been my go to for several years. Thanks for the ruler info, I still have a few of the yellow lined ones but gradually making a change as you are so right about those yellow lines! A special thanks for you hint about the clear hooks on the rulers. I also have arthritis and tried it on one ruler when I saw your first video on them. Game changer! Thanks for everything Tracy, love your channel and never miss your videos. I have been quilting for many years but it’s surprising how how often I get that “aha” moment watching you. You go girl!
Thank you for your insight in things to do and not do when quilting. We all do things differently but sometimes guidelines are not taught or followed to make our job and quilt outcome the best it can be. I get offended by the term that done is better then perfect. If I am going to put a lot of work into making a quilt whether it be for me or a gift I want to do it to the best of my ability, with as little mistakes as possible. I cannot be proud of a quilt if seams don't match or just anything is used to make it just to get one done. I do not want anyone thinking I did not do my best . We are all still learning from each other and what one does or uses does not always work for everyone. Each quilt to me is a work of art no matter who makes it or what it looks like . Enjoy the journey.
You said you use titanium needles because they last longer - understood. But using regular needles, do you recommend using a new needle at the start of every new project? And do you clean out your machine at the end of each project? For basting, I use Bo Nash powder. I don't like the smell of the aerosol adhesives. I also heard that they can gunk up your needle. Thoughts on that?
I clean my machine as I go...typically I do a clean sweep with a swab at every bobbin change. I usually change my needle every other project✅ I use adhesive and it NEVER gums my needle up❤️
1) Spritzing with water and then ironing creates steam. It's no different from steam pressing. 2) Back stitching on a seam is optional. Most quilters don't because the seams will be secured when cross-sewing. 3) Most of these items are traditional sewing basics. 4) Yes, Yes, Yes prewash. Remove the finishes. My mother inherited a quilt top that had been stored in an attic for decades. She washed the quilt top and had to take it apart and re-piece it because one particular fabric shrank but the others didn't. Unlike the old days with 100% cotton batting that couldn't be washed, polyester batting can be washed, thereby making modern-day quilts washable, which is critical with baby quilts. If you don't prewash your fabric, you have a huge problem when cleaning a quilt that has gotten dirty. Even soaking a stained quilt in a bathtub can be disastrous if the fabric hasn't been pre-washed. 5) Use whatever thread you want. But in one segment you instruct people to use the right size needle for a particular type of thread. Then in the next segment, you state you only use one size needle.
