A pat on the back for TH-cam videos - I am new to the longarm quilting world and am going to attempt a t-shirt quilt ---- I have researched which needle to use so that I do not ruin the fragle fabrics and was so glad to find this older video to reinforce that I was headed in the right direction in insisting that I find and use a FFG or at least a FG needle for my machine. In doing so, I have learned that Groz-Beckert has an app to assist with the information relating to all of my needles and that I should watch for and use a MR (Multi-Range) needle for added precision and the elinination of potential thread issues. thank you so much!!!
Great information- just what I have been researching the last few weeks and so happy that you picked this topic to teach us today. You capped it all in this video and made it so easy to understand. Now I know exactly which needle I need. Thank you so much!! MR - Multi Range.
I have had this question on my mind a lot lately. I am new to longarm quilting. I was concerned about needle types and sizes. you have cleared that up. Thanks for your videos.
Thank you so much, this was an excellent video that helped me understand longarm needles and what all the letter codes mean. I should be using sharps on my cotton quilts but I looked at all my needles and they are either light or medium ballpoints.
This is just what I needed, I bought a used machine and ordered the same needles that were given with machine. I found that my fabric was being pulled by the needle causing runs decided I needed to check for more info on needles and this popped up. The needles I received were all good except they are FFG/SES meaning I am using ball point needles I need R needles I am pretty sure . Thanks so much I don't know if you check back on these old videos seeing that is from Jun of 2019 but just in case I wanted to let you know that this was amazing. Maybe it's time for you to do another video on needles for newbies like me. I am 75 years old and just now doing the long arm thing am I nuts sometimes I wonder. lol
MR is “mister”. Just kidding. In our longarm world it is “multi range”. This video is now saved in my favorites-I’m sure to need to refer to it. Oh, you are welcome to send all the unclaimed prizes to me.
Had r needles and was getting long skipped stitches only when I went backwards at an angle. Changed to Mr- no skipped stitches. Didn’t understand the difference before and have a mixture of needles
Hi Penny, It is recommend that you change your needle every quilt. Our rule of thumb is every queen size quilt or every two baby/lap size quilts. Needles are relatively cost effective so we do not like to take the risk of quilting with a dull needle:)
Thanks for the info. I picked up some tidbits. Question: When I use a digitized pattern that has lots of right to left stitching, it shreds and breaks the thread often. Like for example long straight or wavy lines from side to side. Most patterns stitch fine but long sections of right to left break. Any advise.
Hi Cindy, When we have experienced this in the past it has to deal with needle position and speed. Normally your needle is straight in the machine (6 o'clock) position. When you're doing a lot of quilting that is primarily from right to left we recommend turning you needle a tad bit to the right (5:30 position) to help minimize that issue:) Also slowing down the machine helps as well!
Why are there so many different codes for sharps and different for ball points? Is there a chart that shows what each code means? Like how do I know what all the codes for a sharp is?
Some stores are unfamiliar with the differences between all of the needles. Those needles are Ballpoint needles which will help you tremendously with T-shirt quilts! I would double check with your machine manufacturer, but it is always recommended to use a sharp needle (R) for everyday quilting. This will also help to eliminate skipped stitches and thread breaks.
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A pat on the back for TH-cam videos - I am new to the longarm quilting world and am going to attempt a t-shirt quilt ---- I have researched which needle to use so that I do not ruin the fragle fabrics and was so glad to find this older video to reinforce that I was headed in the right direction in insisting that I find and use a FFG or at least a FG needle for my machine. In doing so, I have learned that Groz-Beckert has an app to assist with the information relating to all of my needles and that I should watch for and use a MR (Multi-Range) needle for added precision and the elinination of potential thread issues. thank you so much!!!
Had my Gammill for nearly 20 years....this is the first time I’ve had needles explained so well! Thanks!
MR is multi-range. Thanks loads for this video, I appreciate all that you teach me with both old reliables and new products.
MR, Multi Range.
What great information. Learned so much. I am going to pass this along to my friends.
Thank you Mel!
Love watching Dianna and Corey. Great information.
Your video’s on creative studio are the best I have seen Corey.
MR is multi-range. Love the videos.
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Great information- just what I have been researching the last few weeks and so happy that you picked this topic to teach us today. You capped it all in this video and made it so easy to understand. Now I know exactly which needle I need. Thank you so much!! MR - Multi Range.
I have had this question on my mind a lot lately. I am new to longarm quilting. I was concerned about needle types and sizes. you have cleared that up. Thanks for your videos.
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All your educational videos are AWESOME! Keep them coming!
Thank you for the information. I am new, so I am gleaning all I can about quilting and really appreciate your videos.
Multi Range - thank you for the video! I am new to longarm quilting and this was so helpful.
MR means Multi Range. Thank you for the wonderful information. Watching here in New Zealand.
You have cleared up some things for me. Thanks for helping in my quilting process.
MR is multi range. GREAT Info. Thank you.
Thank you so much, this was an excellent video that helped me understand longarm needles and what all the letter codes mean. I should be using sharps on my cotton quilts but I looked at all my needles and they are either light or medium ballpoints.
Multi Range. Thanks. Such a GREAT video.
Multi Range is MR. Loved this video! Very informative!
Multi range , thanks for the educational videos. I really needed this one
Just wondering about needles last night...video timing is perfect. MR=Multi Range. Thank you
Multi range. Thanks. I enjoy ur show
I just ordered a long arm machine so I really needed this information on needles. Thank you!
Great information! Thanks! Love your videos and I appreciate all the help you give to longarmers! Oh! And multi range is the MR.
MR Multi Range. Thanks for the wealth of knowledge!
This is just what I needed, I bought a used machine and ordered the same needles that were given with machine. I found that my fabric was being pulled by the needle causing runs decided I needed to check for more info on needles and this popped up. The needles I received were all good except they are FFG/SES meaning I am using ball point needles I need R needles I am pretty sure . Thanks so much I don't know if you check back on these old videos seeing that is from Jun of 2019 but just in case I wanted to let you know that this was amazing. Maybe it's time for you to do another video on needles for newbies like me. I am 75 years old and just now doing the long arm thing am I nuts sometimes I wonder. lol
Thanks for watching and your feedback. Congrats on your new adventure.
MR is “mister”. Just kidding. In our longarm world it is “multi range”. This video is now saved in my favorites-I’m sure to need to refer to it. Oh, you are welcome to send all the unclaimed prizes to me.
Very useful info- thank you!
Thank you for providing so much
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Multi range. Great info, thank you.
Love your videos. I love these needles. Don’t use any other needles in my long arm.
hi from Janet in New Zealand
great info
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So happy to learn this information love to learn all this as it helps a lot to know what causes what problems.
Great information 😊
Multi Range
Love this video! So helpful with the info..
Had r needles and was getting long skipped stitches only when I went backwards at an angle. Changed to Mr- no skipped stitches. Didn’t understand the difference before and have a mixture of needles
Great info guys, thanks from Australia.
Thank you guys, great info, can’t wait to checkout whether I am using the correct size/type of Groz Beckert needles.
Thanks that is what I’m using! Appreciate knowing for sure.
Very useful information THANKS!!
Hello from Nasua NH
It means multi range, so you can sew in many direction
MR mean Multi Range Thanks for the info!!
Hello from upstate NY
Thank you for this video, very interesting! MR means Multi Range.
Multi Range is what MR stands for
What do I use with cotton top minky back to prevent eyelashing of minky threads to top.
Multi direction
MR means multi range
Multi directional
You should do a video on tension
Judy Back
Multi Range
First time here!!
Welcome:) We're glad you're here!
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How often do you change your needle?
How many hours use/per quilt?
Hi Penny,
It is recommend that you change your needle every quilt. Our rule of thumb is every queen size quilt or every two baby/lap size quilts. Needles are relatively cost effective so we do not like to take the risk of quilting with a dull needle:)
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What is the best size when using a heavier minky?
would you use a ballpoint needle when you have minky on the back?
Only if you do minky on top and bottom. However, we use sharp and have no issues either.
Thanks for the info. I picked up some tidbits. Question: When I use a digitized pattern that has lots of right to left stitching, it shreds and breaks the thread often. Like for example long straight or wavy lines from side to side. Most patterns stitch fine but long sections of right to left break. Any advise.
Hi Cindy,
When we have experienced this in the past it has to deal with needle position and speed. Normally your needle is straight in the machine (6 o'clock) position. When you're doing a lot of quilting that is primarily from right to left we recommend turning you needle a tad bit to the right (5:30 position) to help minimize that issue:) Also slowing down the machine helps as well!
MR = Multi-range
I use a hQ sweet 16. What would you suggest for a flannel top, light batting-polyester, and fleece baking? A sharp point???
A sharp will work.
Multi Range = MR
Great info! Looking at a new cone of Superior So Fine thread. Can’t find the needle recommendations. Where would it be?
Thanks, Tammy
Sofine uses at 4.0 needle, size 18.
Having trouble with batting showing through on back of quilt. Help !!!
Multi range.
Renae Haaland Multirange needles
Multi range ==MR
What would you recommend if you are double batting?
Hi Carol,
Corey quilts with double batts all the time and he uses a 4.0 Sharp:)
Do you use the Groz Beckert needles in your domestic machine? Or just rely on SCHMETZ or similar?
Its always best to check with your manufacturer on what they recommend. The ones we sell are only for longarms.
Why are there so many different codes for sharps and different for ball points? Is there a chart that shows what each code means? Like how do I know what all the codes for a sharp is?
www.Grozbeckert.com has some great information on their needles.
MR means Multi Range
Multi Range!
What is the best needle to use on batiks
Either a 3.5 or 4.0 Sharp
multi range
Can you use ball point needle. On gamble
Yes you can.
And FFG/SES
Multi Range
Multi Range. When do I need to access your "LIVE SHOW"/
Hi Joette, We go Live here on our TH-cam channel at 3PM CST on Wednesdays:)
What is the GEBDUR referring to above the FFG?
GEBDUR is the classification name for Titanium needles.
mr = multi range
Do ball point needles last longer than sharps?
Not necessarily
Multiple range
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My fabric store sold me FG needles. Why would they assume I need this size for quilting.
Some stores are unfamiliar with the differences between all of the needles. Those needles are Ballpoint needles which will help you tremendously with T-shirt quilts! I would double check with your machine manufacturer, but it is always recommended to use a sharp needle (R) for everyday quilting. This will also help to eliminate skipped stitches and thread breaks.
MR=multi range!
Multi range!! 😬😬
My groz beckert needles say DP What are they??
DP is part of a classification code for a wide variety of needles. We would need more information form the pack to determine what they are exactly:)
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