{"title":"#18 MR 4.0 R-Point Regular Sharp Needle 134MR","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e#18 MR 4.0 R-Point Regular Sharp Needle — 134MR\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional longarm machine needle in size 18 with an R-Point (regular sharp) tip. Longarm machine needles are a consumable that should be changed regularly — typically every 8–12 hours of quilting time — to maintain optimal stitch quality. The 134MR designation is the standard system used by most longarm machine manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 — heavy-duty size appropriate for multiple layers of quilting cotton and batting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e R-Point (Regular Sharp \/ MR 4.0) — standard all-purpose quilting needle tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e 134MR — the standard needle system for most longarm machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e General longarm machine quilting through cotton fabric and batting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat does “R-Point” or “MR 4.0” mean?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe R-Point (also called MR 4.0 or Regular point) is the standard all-purpose needle tip for longarm quilting through cotton fabric and batting. It has a slightly rounded point that penetrates fabric without excessive fabric damage. For most standard longarm quilting applications, R-Point is the correct needle choice.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHow often should longarm needles be changed?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMost experienced longarm quilters recommend changing needles every 8–12 hours of actual quilting time, or whenever you notice a change in stitch quality, increased thread breaks, a popping sound when the needle enters the fabric, or visible needle deflection. Fresh needles prevent the majority of thread and tension problems.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat is the 134MR needle system?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e134MR is a needle system (also called 135x5 or DBx1) used by the majority of commercial and longarm sewing machines worldwide. Most major longarm brands — APQS, Gammill, HandiQuilter, Innova, and others — use 134MR-compatible needles. Always verify your specific machine’s needle system before ordering.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhy size 18 for longarm quilting?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSize 18 is the most commonly recommended needle size for longarm quilting through standard quilting cotton and batting. It is large enough to handle the thread sizes used in longarm quilting without excessive eye drag, while being fine enough to avoid creating visible holes in the fabric.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHow many needles come in a package?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eLongarm needles are typically sold in packs of 5 or 10. Check the current product listing for the specific count.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"18-mr-4-0-r-point-regular-sharp-134mr","title":"#18 MR 4.0 R-Point (Regular Sharp) 134MR","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMR 4.0 R-Point (Regular Sharp) 134MR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMR 4.0 R-Point (Regular Sharp) 134MR:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroz-Beckert 134 MR R (regular sharp point) size #18. 1 package consists of 10 needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Groz-Beckert MR needle style is specifically made for multi-directional use, which is exactly what longarm machines need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-directional design means more accurate stitching while moving the machine in any direction. 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