Originally Posted by merry
Someone posted a DIY needle sharpener tute about a month ago using ultra fine steel wool. Haven't made it yet but sounds promising.
Here's the link to that tutorial:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-121748-1.htm
And following that there was another post about why you shouldn't use steel wool.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-121844-1.htm
LOL! YMMV.
I have no opinion. I just buy new needles.