Originally Posted by heyjami
thanks for this info ladies...
I have the John James and I struggle some days with threading them! Is there a trick?
Yes, there are several tricks.
Cut your thread in an angle, not straight. Hold the thread's end between thumb and forefinger very shortly and guide the needle's eye over it. If you have the feeling that the thread is stuck at the needle's eye turn the needle around and try the other side of the eye. Don't wet your thread with your saliva but the needle's eye!
I am sure you will hear more tipps when you ask at the quilt show.