{"title":"134MR Longarm Machine Needle Size 18 R-Point 10 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e134MR Longarm Machine Needle — Size 18 R-Point — 10 Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e provides ten production-ready size 18 R-Point longarm needles. The 134MR is the most widely used longarm needle system, and size 18 with R-Point (round point) is the standard configuration for quilting through cotton batting and standard woven quilting fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat does R-Point mean?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eR-Point (round point) is designed for woven fabrics — it pushes fabric threads aside rather than cutting them. This preserves fabric integrity, particularly important when quilting through multiple layers including cotton batting and densely woven backing fabric.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat is size 18 used for?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSize 18 is the most versatile longarm needle size — appropriate for standard quilting cotton, most batting types, and typical 40wt thread. For thicker thread or dense batting, size 19 or 20 may be appropriate. For very fine thread, size 16 or smaller may be preferred.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs the 10-pack the right quantity?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eFor production studios, yes — needles should be changed every 8–10 hours of quilting or after each quilt (some quilters change every quilt). A 10-pack provides adequate inventory for a week or more of production use.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eAre all 134MR needles compatible with my longarm?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e134MR is the industry standard longarm needle used by most longarm machine brands. Verify your machine uses the 134MR system before ordering.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eShould I change needles more frequently with dense batting?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — denser batting dulls needles faster. For Hobbs 80\/20 production work, a conservative needle change schedule maintains consistent stitch quality.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/lindas.com\/collections\/134mr-longarm-machine-needle-size-18-r-point-10-pack-aeo.oembed","provider":"Linda's Electric Quilters ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}