Patchwork piecing
Use with a machine specified for HLx5 when joining patchwork pieces. Select the size to suit the piecing thread and fabric rather than the project name alone.
Schmetz · HLx5 quilting machine needles
For quilting machines that specify HLx5.
Schmetz HLx5 needles are made for machines requiring the HLx5 system, with a special slightly rounded tapered point and regular eye. They support compatible piecing, quilting and topstitching work without treating every quilting machine as the same. Choose a ten-needle pack in 75/11, 90/14 or 100/16 for your fabric and thread.
Pack of 10 HLx5 needles. Choose size 75/11, 90/14 or 100/16.
HLx5Dedicated needle system
75/11, 90/14 or 100/16Size choices
10 needlesPer pack
Choose it for your project
Quilting through layers
Test on a sample of the actual quilt sandwich. Check the backing as well as the top for stitch formation when working through batting and seam intersections.
Visible topstitching
Suitable topstitching on a compatible machine begins with a thread that passes freely through the needle eye. This needle has a regular eye, not an enlarged topstitch eye.
Product details
| Supplied | 10 Schmetz HLx5 needles in your selected size |
|---|---|
| Needle system | HLx5 |
| Sizes | 75/11, 90/14 or 100/16 |
| Point and eye | Slightly rounded tapered point; regular eye |
| Pack quantity | 10 needles |
Choose the required size or pack option above. Your order supplies the selected option, not the full range.
Before you start
- Confirm that your machine specifies HLx5 and select 75/11, 90/14 or 100/16 to suit the intended fabric and thread.
- Switch off and fit the needle fully in the orientation shown in your machine instructions.
- Test on matching materials, using the intended stitch length and speed. Inspect both sides of the stitching before continuing.
High-speed quilting is an application, not a compatibility guarantee. Use HLx5 only where your machine specification permits it.
Good to know
Can I use these in any domestic quilting machine?
No. Many domestic machines use 130/705 H instead. Match the needle system in the manual for your exact model.
Is 75/11 an assorted pack?
No. The 75/11 and 90/14 selections are separate single-size packs, each containing ten needles.
Compare your options
Schmetz Quilting 130/705 H-Q Needles – 5 Pack · Schmetz Topstitch 130 N Needles – 5 Pack · Schmetz Universal 130/705 H Sewing Needles – 5 Pack