Description
Janome Colored Tip Needle Comparison
Quick Reference Table
| Feature | Blue Tip | Red Tip | Purple Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needle Size | #11 (75/11) | #14 (90/14) | #14 (90/14) |
| Tip Type | Slight ballpoint | Sharp point | Ballpoint with flared “cobra” head |
| Eye Size | Oversized | Larger eye | Large, hard-coated eye |
| Best For | Light to medium fabrics, general sewing, embroidery | Dense embroidery, metallic threads, thicker fabrics | Heavy knits, quilting layers, dense embroidery |
| Special Feature | Reduces thread tension and stress | Prevents thread breakage with tricky threads | Prevents skipped stitches on thick fabrics |
| Ideal Applications | General sewing, machine embroidery | Dense embroidery, metallic threads, thick fabrics | Free-motion quilting, heavy knits, dense embroidery |
🔵 Janome Blue Tip Needle
Size: #11 (75/11)
Tip: Slight ballpoint
Eye: Oversized
Best For: Light to medium fabrics, general sewing, embroidery
Special Feature: Reduces thread tension and stress
Ideal Applications: General sewing, machine embroidery
The Blue Tip Needle is Janome’s all-purpose needle, perfect for both machine embroidery and general sewing on most types of fabrics. Its slightly rounded tip and oversized eye accommodate embroidery threads, reducing stress and tension on the top thread.
🔴 Janome Red Tip Needle
Size: #14 (90/14)
Tip: Sharp point
Eye: Larger eye
Best For: Dense embroidery, metallic threads, thicker fabrics
Special Feature: Prevents thread breakage with tricky threads
Ideal Applications: Dense embroidery, metallic threads, thick fabrics
The Red Tip Needle is designed specifically for denser embroidery and thicker fabrics. Its sharp point and larger eye help prevent thread breakage when working with tricky threads, especially metallics.
🟣 Janome Purple Tip Needle
Size: #14 (90/14)
Tip: Ballpoint with flared “cobra” head
Eye: Large, hard-coated eye
Best For: Heavy knits, quilting layers, dense embroidery
Special Feature: Prevents skipped stitches on thick fabrics
Ideal Applications: Free-motion quilting, heavy knits, dense embroidery
The Purple Tip Needle is a size #14 flanged needle (shaped like a cobra head) specifically designed to help prevent “eyelashing” on the back of your quilt. Its ballpoint is also perfect for heavy-weight knits and dense embroidery designs.
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