mamaw

I have started a wool applique BOM and am using Valdani Pearl Cotton. Have already had a couple of those cheapie needle threaders pull apart on me; so am wondering if anybody can recommend a nice quality needle threader from experience. These "over 50" eyes just cannot do it on their own lol.
Am looking forward to reading any and all suggestions.
Thanks a bunch, Nancy

Jim's Gem

Clover makes a great "stand up" needle threader. I don't rember the exact name, I'm not at home. It is wonderful and easy to use and I am so glad that I got one!!!!

mamaw

Can you describe what it looks like?
I just Googled Clover needle threader, and there are a few different ones.
Thank you!

2wheelwoman

The one I love is the Clover Desk Needle Threader. It's kind of reddish-brown. I tried to put a link here, but gremlins got it. If you go to the clover-usa.com site and click on Sewing&Quilting, it is number 8 in the list of items that comes up.

SaraSewing

I want to watch this thread to get ideas. Those cheapie threaders don't last but a time or two. It's not cool to slobber all over the thread/yarn, etc. to get it through the eye.

The Babe

A hint I read somewhere about threading a needle was that instead of moistening the end of the thread put the eye of the needle in your mouth and saliva will stick to it and act like a magnet for the end of the thread. I tried it and it works! You might try this until you can get the Clover.

SaraSewing

I'll try it, but there is still slobber involved. EEUUUUH.

QuiltMania

Babe, I thought I was the only one that wetted both the thread and needle. It works great!

littlehud

I have never heard of doing that. I'm going to try it tonight. Can't wait to see how it works. I usually just wet the thread.

fish92241

See Desk Needle Threader where this was discussed with a picture. I have one like it and love it. I just got another one to give to my sister. I think Jo-Ann now carries them,.