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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:00:00 CST </pubDate>
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<title>We've Got a BLOG!!</title>
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<description>Visit our BLOG . . . you might just see your picture. If you've visited our booth at any of the consumer shows within the past year (Sewing and Stitchery Expo, International Quilt Festival, etc.) you've probably seen our rep running around with a digital camera and the SCHMETZ "Super" Needle. If you were wearing an article of artistic clothing that you created, I'm almost positive she took your picture. We've uploaded numerous slideshows from the different consumer shows we've attended. Check it out . . . you might just see someone you recognize!
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 April 2010 10:25:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Bulk SCHMETZ Household Needles</title>
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<description>Are you looking for a larger supply of SCHMETZ Household Needles? SCHMETZneedles.com now offers popular household needles in boxes of 100 (A100 put-ups). All your favorites are now available:  Universal, Ball Point, ELX705, Embroidery, Jeans, Leather, Microtex, Quilting, Stretch, and Topstitch.
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 April 2010 10:16:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Gingham Square Titanium Rotary Cutter Replacement Blades</title>
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<description>Tired of constantly replacing your rotary cutter blade? Gingham Square has introduced the NEW "Roll the Gold" Titanium Rotary Cutter Replacement Blades. These are Titanium Nitride coated steel 45mm replacement blades that retain their sharp edges longer. These blades work with most popular 45mm rotary cutters. Available from your local dealer in a 2-blade or 10-blade pack. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 April 2010 09:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>SCHMETZ Needle Institute</title>
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<description>SCHMETZ is internationally known as the finest sewing machine needle manufacturer in the world. Sewers everywhere count on SCHMETZ. What you may have overlooked is the engineering and technological feats that make these needles remarkable. Some of the topics discussed at the SCHMETZ Institute: Needle Production - Needle Anatomy - Needle Types - What Do the Numbers Mean? - Needle Replacement, How Often? - plus a whole lot more! Visit our web site for more information. If you're in the Chicago area it would behoove you to learn more about this marvelous little tool. These fun, fact-filled classes are approximately two hours long. Sign up today!
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 15:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>We Want Your Sewing Stories!!!</title>
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<description>Take part in an upcoming traveling SCHMETZ tour by providing your special sewing story. Whether funny, touching, or mysterious, we would like to know your personal sewing story. Maybe you have a humorous story about how you obtained your first sewing machine . . . . Maybe you have a delightful story about a sewing/quilting/embroidery teacher or a heartfelt story about a special gift made just for you . . . . Maybe it’s a story about a meaningful quilt block or a quirky sewing project. We all have stories to tell. Write your short story so we can share it with others. In return your name will be entered in a monthly gift drawing beginning June through December 2009.
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 13:21:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Now Playing . . . the www.SCHMETZneedles.com Double Feature!</title>
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<description>Check out the double feature on www.SCHMETZneedles.com. View a flash video of a segment of Martha's Sewing Room where Martha Pullen and Steve Butler discuss the most important part of the sewing machine . . . the sewing machine needle. The second flash video is a 5 minute presentation of SCHMETZ and their contributions to modern day life and beyond.
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:21:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>How About a FREE Grabbit™ Sewing Machine Needle Organizer?</title>
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<description>For a limited time we're giving away a FREE machine needle organizer with every order of $50.00 or more of SCHMETZ Carded Household Needles. Store and organize sewing machine needles with Needle Grabbit® Machine Needle Organizer! No more lost or unidentified needles because they have been removed from the package! Needle Grabbit® has "cells" for most types of needles and their standard sizes. Just slide a needle into the loop strip of the proper "cell" and it stays put. Label blank cells with a ballpoint pen on the write on/wipe off surface to create spaces for specialty needles. Needle Grabbit® comes with an "in use" pin marker to put in the cell of the needle you are currently using in your sewing machine. Comes in a clear vinyl storage pouch. This offer is while supplies last and is limited to customers in the United States. One Needle Organizer per customer.
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:21:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>We've got Spring Needles</title>
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<description>Looking for Spring Needles? We've got a selection of needles to help "scratch" that creative itch. A Spring Needle combines the function of a dqarning spring on the needle itself. Available in a variety of styles and sizes, this needle is a dream for free-hand machine embroidery or monogramming in a hoop without a foot. The following spring needles are available:  Universal, Stretch, Denim/Sharp, Machine Embroidery, and Quilt. One needle per card. Available in a box of six.
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Bet You Didn't Know . . . ?</title>
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<description>Did you know that www.SCHMETZneedles.com is more than just SCHMETZ Sewing Machine Needles? It's true we've got SCHMETZ Carded Household Needles, SCHMETZ Needle Magazine, SCHMETZ Needles in Loose Packs, SCHMETZ Bulk Needles, and SCHMETZ Industrial Needles . . . we've also got Gingham Square Bobbins, Gingham Square Packaged Sewing Machine Feet, Iris Super Fine Pins, Mega Sheen Polyester Embroidery Thread, and a pretty nifty Buttonhole Cutter Set. Check us out the next time you're looking for more than a needle. You just might be pleasantly surprised.
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<pubDate>Thur, 10 Jul 2008 14:38:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Make Buttonholes Like a Professional</title>
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<description>Making buttonholes is easy when you use our Buttonhole Cutter Kit. The kit contains: Buttonhole Cutter Knife, Circular Cutter Punch, and Hardwood Apple-Shaped Cutting Block. For straight and keyhole buttonholes.
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>SCHMETZ Gold Embroidery Needles in the NEWS!</title>
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<description>Check out What's New on page 70 of the July/August 2008 issue of Creative Machine Embroidery (www.cmemag.com). SCHMETZ Gold Embroidery Needle loose packs are featured with a nifty description that explains the benefits of this wonderful needle.
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:15:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Carded Bobbins Now Available at www.SCHMETZneedles.com!</title>
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<description>Made in Germany (to exact original equipment specifications) of nickel-plated hardened steel for all Elna and Viking machines, for Bernina Free-Arm or Pfaff (No. 9033-all models) machines. Plastic bobbins are available for the corresponding Viking and Pfaff machines. Five high quality bobbins per card. Free shipping on carded bobbins.
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:46:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>SCHMETZ Double Metallic Needles Now on Sale!</title>
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<description>For a limited time you can enjoy BIG savings on SCHMETZ Double Metallic Needles. Save 25% OFF the regular price when you purchase a single needle (reg. price $5.79/card, your price $4.34/card)! Save 40% OFF the regular price when you purchase a box of ten cards (reg. price $57.90/box, your price $34.74/box)! While supplies last.
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<pubDate>Tues, 03 Jun 2008 12:37:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Industrial Sewing Machine Needle Reference Chart</title>
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<description>Have an industrial sewing machine but having trouble identifying the needle system? Visit our Industrial Sewing Machine Needle Reference Chart at http://www.SCHMETZneedles.com/industrial.html. We have over 17 pages of industrial sewing machines listed (not all models/manufacturers may be listed). The charts include manufacturer, machine class, sub-class, and needle system. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 10:29:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Have a Foot Problem?</title>
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<description>Now available at www.SCHMETZneedles.com are Gingham Square Carded Sewing Machine Feet. You're sure to find a foot for the job at hand. Available in a variety of shank styles:  high, low, slant, and snap-on. The following carded feet are available:  Open Toe Embroidery Foot, Fringe Foot, Edge Joining Foot, Pintuck 5-Groove Foot, Multi Cord Foot, Double Welt Foot, Hemmer Foot, Felling Foot, Beading Foot, Overedge Foot, Blindstitch Foot, Darning/Quilting Foot, Bias Binder Foot, Walking Foot, and Piecing Foot. Each foot comes packaged in a clam shell or poly bag and includes brief instructions.
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 07:45:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>A Brief History of the Sewing Machine Needle</title>
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<description>That one item that we take for granted has been around for many, many moons. Here's a brief history of the sewing machine needle through the ages . . . from its lowly beginnings of bones and antlers to the precision quality tool of today. A brief narration that puts sewing machine needles in perspective.
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 15:15:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Needles 101 . . . Visit Our Education Center</title>
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<description>Sometimes you don't have time for our experts to answer your needle questions. You want answers NOW! Visit our education page and view on-line or download in PDF format informational brochures that help explain the mysterious world of the sewing machine needle. Our Needle Troubleshooting Guide offers solutions for some common problems that every sewer has faced at least once. Confused about the difference between a 40 wt. thread and a 30 wt. thread? Our Thread Sizing Guide explains the differences and hopefully will help make you a better educated consumer. 
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<pubDate>Tues, 23 Apr 2008 15:30:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Needles, Needles, and More SCHMETZ Sewing Machine Needles!</title>
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<description>All the needles . . . all the sizes! We've got the SCHMETZ Carded Household Needles you're loooking for:  Ball Point, Denim/Jean, Double DEnim, Double Eye, Elna ELX705, Gold (Titanium) Embroidery, Hemstitch, Double Hemstitch, Leather, Machine Embroidery, Double Machine Embroidery, Metallic, Double MEtallic, Microtex-Sharp, Overlock, Quilting, Self-Threading (Handicap), Stretch, Topstitch, Tripe, Twin, Twin Stretch, Universal, Combination Packs! Please support your local dealer . . . if he doesn't stock a certain size or type, then give us a try. Remember . . . your sewing machine is only as good as the needle you use.
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<pubDate>Tues, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Confused About Sewing Machine Needles?</title>
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<description>You have questions, we have answers! We know that it's not always so simple to decide which SCHMETZ needle to use. If your eyes glaze over when you try to figure out the difference betwen a Universal 10/70 and a Universal 12/80 then you'll want to visit our home page. Click on the CLICK HERE link (or the image) in the Have a Needle Question? section at the bottom of the page. The needle gurus at SCHMETZ will be more than happy to offer suggestions.
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>SCHMETZ Gold Embroidery "Carded" Needles Coming in June '08!</title>
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<description>SCHMETZ has announced that the recently introduced Gold Titanium Embroidery Needles (sizes 75 and 90) will soon be available in a carded version. Currently they are only available as loose packs. Estimated availability is June 2008. We will list on the site as soon as they are made available.
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>SCHMETZ Sponsors Martha's Sewing Room for 2008 Season</title>
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<description>SCHMETZ is a proud sponsor of the upcoming 2008 season of the hit PBS TV show, Martha's Sewing Room. In series #2706, Martha Pullen is joined by Steve Butler, SCHMETZ Representative, who discusses the most important part of the sewing machine . . . the sewing machine needle! Martha's Sewing Room, hosted by Martha Pullen, is an inspirational and informative program which teaches various sewing techniques. Each show contains segments on heirloom sewing, hand embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery, doll dressing, crafts, and occasionally some home decorating projects. Martha's Sewing Room can be seen in 49 of the 50 states on your local PBS station.
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>SCHMETZ Gold Titanium Embroidery Needles</title>
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<description>Slightly rounded point for embroidery on most fabrics. Enlarged eye accommodates special application threads. Titanium Nitride ceramic coating improves needle wear resistance in high stitch count applications and penetration of coarse or densely woven materials. Five (5) needles per pack. Available in sizes 11/75 and 14/90. Loose Packs Only! Uncarded!
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>SCHMETZ Double Eye Needles</title>
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<description>Now available at SCHMETZneedles.com! The special construction of the Double Eye needle is designed for use in topstitching with decorative threads to produce decorative seams. Available in size 80/12.
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<pubDate>Tues, 11 Dec 2007 08:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Why SCHMETZneedles.com?</title>
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<description>Having trouble finding the right needle for the right job? While we prefer that you give your local dealer every opportunity to supply your SCHMETZ needles fix, we realize that they may not have the specific needle you need. If you're looking for a SCHMETZ Needle that he doesn't stock, you've come to the right place. We stock the majority of SCHMETZ Needles, both household (carded) and industrial (bulk) and can get them to you quickly. Ordering from SCHMETZneedles.com is as simple as 1-2-3-Click! We look forward to supplying you with SCHMETZ carded needles!</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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