Handi Quilter Ball Point Longarm Needles – Two Packages of 10 (16/100-FG, Ball Point)

The Handi Quilter Ball Point Longarm Needles are specifically designed for quilters working with knit fabrics on longarm quilting machines that use the 134 needle system. This two-package bundle provides 20 needles in total (two packages of 10), each sized 16/100-FG with a ball point tip that glides through knit materials without damaging fibers or causing runs. The ball point design separates fabric threads rather than piercing them, making these needles essential for anyone quilting T-shirt quilts, jersey fabrics, or other stretchy materials on their longarm machine.

Key Features

• Ball point tip designed to glide through knit fabrics without snagging or creating runs in the material
• Size 16/100-FG provides the right diameter for quilting medium to heavy knit fabrics
• Compatible with longarm quilting machines using the 134 needle system
• Two packages of 10 needles (20 needles total) ensure you have replacements on hand for multiple projects
• FG (Fine Groz-Beckert) quality construction delivers consistent stitch quality and durability
• Separates fabric threads rather than piercing them, protecting delicate knit fibers
• Essential for T-shirt quilts, jersey quilts, and other projects using stretchy or knit materials

Specifications

These ball point longarm needles are ideal for quilters who work with T-shirt quilts, jersey fabrics, or any knit materials on their longarm machine, offering the specialized tip design needed to prevent fabric damage while maintaining beautiful stitch quality. Handi Quilter backs this machine with a 10-year casting warranty, 5-year mechanical warranty, and 5-year electrical warranty, plus free parts and labor for the first 90 days. OSP Machines is an authorized Handi Quilter dealer and provides free support for the life of your machine.

Compatible Machines

• Handi Quilter longarm quilting machines using the 134 needle system
• Handi Quilter Amara
• Handi Quilter Forte
• Handi Quilter Fusion
• Handi Quilter Moxie
• Handi Quilter Capri
• Handi Quilter Avante
• Handi Quilter Simply Sixteen

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes ball point needles different from regular longarm needles?

Ball point needles have a rounded tip that separates fabric threads rather than piercing them. This design prevents snagging, runs, and damage when quilting knit fabrics, jersey materials, and T-shirt quilts. Regular sharp needles can catch and damage the delicate fibers in stretchy fabrics.

Which Handi Quilter longarm machines are compatible with these needles?

These needles fit all Handi Quilter longarm quilting machines that use the 134 needle system, including the Amara, Forte, Fusion, Moxie, Capri, Avante, and Simply Sixteen models.

How many needles are included in this purchase?

This purchase includes two packages of 10 needles each, for a total of 20 needles. Having multiple needles on hand ensures you can replace them as needed throughout your quilting projects without interruption.

What size fabrics are 16/100 ball point needles best suited for?

Size 16/100 needles are ideal for medium to heavy knit fabrics such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, jersey materials, and other stretchy fabrics. This size provides the strength needed to penetrate multiple layers while the ball point tip protects the fabric from damage.

Can I use these needles on woven cotton fabrics?

While these needles will work on woven fabrics, they are specifically designed for knit materials. For best results when quilting traditional cotton fabrics, use regular sharp point longarm needles. Reserve ball point needles for knit fabrics, T-shirt quilts, and stretchy materials to maximize their specialized benefits.