http://www.schmetzneedles.com Welcome to the Schmetzneedles.com RSS feed, your source for the most complete information concerning everything Schmetz. Please subscribe to this feed for up to the minute specials and information. Visit www.schmetzneedles.com for the best prices and most complete stock in the sewing industry. en-us Copyright ©2007 Schmetzneedles.com Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:00:00 CST Mon, 6 Mar 2006 08:00:00 CST Sewing http://www.schmetzneedles.com/schmetzneedlesss.gif http://www.schmetzneedles.com http://www.schmetzneedles.com/ 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. http://www.schmetzneedles.com Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:00:00 CST http://www.schmetzneedles.com/ 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. http://www.schmetzneedles.com Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:15:00 CST http://www.schmetzneedles.com/ 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. http://www.schmetzneedles.com Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:46:00 CST http://www.schmetzneedles.com/ 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. http://www.schmetzneedles.com Tues, 03 Jun 2008 12:37:00 CST http://www.schmetzneedles.com/industrial.html/ 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. http://www.schmetzneedles.com Wed, 14 May 2008 10:29:00 CST http://www.schmetzneedles.com/ 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. http://www.schmetzneedles.com Wed, 07 May 2008 07:45:00 CST http://www.schmetzneedles.com/needlehistory.html 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. http://www.schmetzneedles.com Fri, 02 May 2008 15:15:00 CST http://www.schmetzneedles.com/education.html 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. http://www.schmetzneedles.com Tues, 23 Apr 2008 15:30:00 CST http://www.schmetzneedles.com 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. http://www.schmetzneedles.com Tues, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:00 CST http://www.schmetzneedles.com 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. http://www.schmetzneedles.com Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:00:00 CST http://www.schmetzneedles.com 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. http://www.schmetzneedles.com Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:00:00 CST http://www.schmetzneedles.com 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. http://www.schmetzneedles.com Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:00:00 CST http://www.schmetzneedles.com 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! http://www.schmetzneedles.com Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:00:00 CST http://www.schmetzneedles.com 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. http://www.schmetzneedles.com Tues, 11 Dec 2007 08:00:00 CST http://www.schmetzneedles.com 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! http://www.schmetzneedles.com Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:00:00 CST