I use the top slit ones for burying the tails. Sometimes the thread shreds when I am trying to load it, but I cut it off and try again. Usually works. I have used them to sew on a button or some minor stuff and they work okay I guess. Can't remember a big problem with them.

I use these, too, and like them a lot. I have not had good luck with the top loading ones. BUT these are only good for burying threads -- I had to really fight when I tried to do a bit of sewing with them.

I often use the self-threading needles to bury the threads-I find they work very well and are fairly inexpensive. I forget where I got them but I use the John James Easy Threading Eye Cross Stitch needles.

I use the top slit needles all the time for burying threads. I quilt for others, and I find the stitching back and forth to tack the thread leaves a lump - especially on quilts that have a lot of solid colours or light colours. By burying the threads, you can't see where I started and stopped.

Ditto! LOVE them! I also use them for my embroidery projects (hand embroidery) to weave the starting thread on the underside to make a nice, neat back to the project.

I spent $10 on the "As Seen on TV" ones and they are awful! I think they're plastic and dull and won't go thru one layer of fabric! Easy to thread? YES! But so what?! Can't do anything with it! Avoid those!

Instructor on Craftsy starts and ends with itty bitty stitches instead of back stitches. I've been trying that but can't really testify about it yet but she says she's been doing it for years and they don't come out.

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These are the looped needle threaders I use to thread my blind hem machine [on bad days].<o:p></o:p>
They are a then double wire needle that spreads apart then insert thread between the wires and thread your needle.<o:p></o:p>
I always called them beading needles; I first found them in a jewelry supply store.<o:p></o:p>
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http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...RODID=prd17573<o:p></o:p>
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http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Big-Ey...VVviewprod.htm<o:p></o:p>
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I use the top slit needles when I accidentally have a thread break -- I take out half a dozen stitches and then bury the thread. i have enough troublr threading a needle with new thread -- used "frayed" thread is impossible on a size 10 needle.

Besides, I have to use a needle threader a lot. My eyes were never that good -- and with age (who me???) they haven't gotten any keener
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