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Old 01-04-2012, 08:48 AM
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Red face Threading Needle

Originally Posted by Jackie Spencer View Post
I use a #8 embroidery needle, I like the bigger hole, I have a hard time threading my needles.
I have put this up before, but it really helps me thread a needle.
Cut the thread to a blunt cut, no stray hairs
Hold the thread in your left hand between your forefinger and thumb
Pull it all the way down so that you can only see a small dot
Press the eye of the needle on the dot
Roll your finger and thumb up catching the thread.
Hope it works for you too.
Syl
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