Free Motion Quilting: The 80/50 Rule
Not sure which size needle to use for free motion quilting? Instead of consulting those huge charts… Just remember the 80/50 rule. THE 80/50 RULE 50 weight thread pairs with a size 80 needle. If your thread is heavier (smaller number)–40 wt or 30 wt–try a larger needle–90 or above. For instance…I often use 40 wt…