Originally Posted by sawsan
Originally Posted by JCL in FL
Originally Posted by patdesign
Originally Posted by Twisted Quilter
A little gross, but when trying to thread your machine, put a little saliva on the thread and it will go right thru the needle. Yep, it works! :P
Even better, moisten your fingertips then pull the end of the thread through them, keeps the thread from getting too wet. I learned putting the thread in my mouth however from my mom over 60 years ago. :-D
Me too! I thought everyone did.
What is saliva?
It's the scientific word for the liquid in your mouth.. spit.
I've always used it for threading my needles. My Mama taught me to do it this way!