LogCabin82

Do you find that it works most of the time? I have tried several of the Clovers, and it seems they work for a little bit and then won't thread anything.

RedGarnet222

I love the little bird one I got as a gift in a swap. Sorry I don't remember the name of it. I just ordered a new type (to me) of self threading needles.

Amazon.com: self Threading Needles, Needle Threader with Needle case Carving Pattern Golden 12 Pack

cashs_mom

I've had the same experience with the Clover threader. In fact, I have better luck with it with small eye needles. It won't thread some of my embroidery needles.

Dolphyngyrl

I use the ladybug one with the light with no issues
https://www.amazon.com/Beetle-Lighte...s%2C276&sr=8-1

BonnieJP

Not a threaded recommendation, but I will sometimes find it helpful to cut the thread at an angle then run the end of the thread across a glue stick. Kind of gives the thread a point, making it easier to run it through the needle.

quiltingcandy

I use both the Bohin and the Clover threaders - have had them for years. The Clover I got at a quilt show at least 15 years ago, the people selling them had them set into a piece of wood with a small pin cushion attached and a dowel inserted to hold the thread. (They wouldn't let me buy it until I was able to get it to work 3 times in a row. :-). ) The clue to it working is thread placement. I have to loop it over and gently pull it back against the part for the post to push the thread into the hole in the needle. It does not like the teeny tiny quilting needles but works well with the straw needles and milliners needles and the larger quilting needles. The Bohin threader travels with me. I was actually thinking when I opened it and saved the plastic, and it is continuing to protect it when it travel.

Mkotch

Me, too. I use mine for applique using straw needles. I wish there were a good needle threader for my sewing machine, though.

RedGarnet222

I also use the clover needle threader. But, the hummmingbird threader by Dritz works really well too and is much more portable.