Originally Posted by maviskw

I learned something new about threading needles this past year. It really works.

Wet the BACK of the needle eye. You no not have to wet the thread. Most of the time I don't even have to re-cut the thread. If it doesn't go through first time every time, then try making a fresh cut on the thread. Works on hand sewing needle and on sewing machine needles. Of course you have to be able to aim your thread in the general direction of the needle hole. LOL

Originally Posted by Latrinka

All great tips! Another thing, not about threading actually but knotting for hand sewing, if you cut your piece twice as long as what you want to work with, then put both ends into eye of needle with loop hanging, when you take your first stitch, go through the loop, and wah-lah it's tied off with no knot! Ya'll all probably already knew this, but just thought I'd put my 2c in too! LOL!