Good tip. FYI Roxanne size 11 hand quilting needles are as small as 12 but have a bigger eye like a 10. I love Roxanne needles and now am spoiled and won't use anything else. You may wish to give them a try as well.
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Good tip. FYI Roxanne size 11 hand quilting needles are as small as 12 but have a bigger eye like a 10. I love Roxanne needles and now am spoiled and won't use anything else. You may wish to give them a try as well.
I agree totally with this. I also find that with the Roxanne needles that it's really important to use their threader...works much better than the clover brand wire threaders.Originally Posted by feline fanatic
Yes! Isn't that wonderful? I did that when using a heavier thread for a "big stitch" pattern. I cut several lengths of thread at a time and "dipped" them to let them dry before I needed them.
Thank you for posting this!
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Thanks so much for these hints. I really needed to know these things. The older I get, the smaller the eyes seem to get.
I have found that if you can't get the thread in the eye turn the needle around & try the other side. It works for me
Elmer's works too.
And you do cut your thread end at a sharp angle to make it pointy to go through the eye, don't you?
I never would have thought of this! Thanks for the tip. I use the bees wax on my threads. Good tip on the Roxanne needles too. Anyone else have trouble with the inferior needles they make these days? They actually bow/bend in the middle before one project is finished.
RedGarnet222
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Super idea, I love king tut thread.
Sewbeadit
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The very best hint I have ever gotten was to clip the thread for a good end and use your finger to wet the hole of the needle - NOT the thread. The thread will go right thru the hole on the first try. Believe me I was NEVER able to thread a needle. This also works for the needle on the sewing machine.
let me know how you make out.
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