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    Old 07-20-2014, 09:58 AM
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    Originally Posted by francie yuhas
    I cut the thread on an angle and flatten the tip with my fangs...I mean teeth! Put a piece if white paper behind the needle so there is more contrast. If all that doesn't work,call the grandkid.
    Haha, I used to get annoyed when my Grandmother used to call me to thread her needles, couldn't understand why she couldn't do it herself. Now I understand.
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    Old 07-21-2014, 09:43 AM
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    Thanks to all for such good & helpful information!
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    Old 07-22-2014, 09:29 PM
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    Originally Posted by mcar
    I have a magnifier lens that I used as a graphic designer. Other craft people must have one too....perhaps wood workers.
    The is a band that can be adjusted for the head size and a magnifing "glasses" that can be moved in front of your face even over glasses. I use my "headgear" at the sewing station to thread, and at my chair. Helps me so much to thread a needle. Hope this idea helps you..yes, I too nearly fainted at the use of a # 11 needle when I took a handquilting class with Jinnie Beyer. But they really are great when you get used to them.
    I use this HeadBand for my sewing too, makes it so much easier to see what I am sewing too, I just ignore the looks on my family's faces when they see me with it on lol.
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