Superior Microtex Sharp Titanium Coated Needle Size 60/8

Superior’s Titanium-coated Microtex (sharp) #60/8 Needle for English paper piecing, appliqué, piecing and detail quilting. “We’ve taken the fantastic Microtex needle platform and added our signature layer of Titanium-nitride coating, which extends the life of your needle 6-8 times.”—From the Superior website

This needle is perfect when using 60wt or 80 wt fine thead. For example, in my machine, I use 80wt Wonderfil prewound bobbins and 60wt Superior Bottom Line thread on the top which are both strong, fine-gauge threads for piecing. When I use fine-gauge thread, I use these 60/8 tiny-gauge needles which together, create a seam that has virtually no distortion (like you get with heavier 50wt cotton). Seams press extremely flat. This is especially important when you have many seams intersecting such as star or hexagon blocks. Thicker thread takes up a lot more space than thinner thread. This thread/needle combo has improved my piecing accuracy exponentially.—Dianne

• Made of: Metal
• Use: Quilting and Applique Needles
• Size: 60/8
• Included: 5 needles per package
• Manufactured by Organ Needle Company for Superior Threads