How to identify used needles
I also use the tomato pin cushion with marked dividers. I also put a piece of masking tape on the front of the machine that says the size of the needle and another one if it is a ball point needle in case I forget to take it out when done sewing. The Schmetz(?) needles come in a box with a label so I keep all the new ones in their original box, and sometimes I do put the used ones back in their box. Will be waiting to see other suggestions. Why on earth haven't the manufacturers come up with a better system. I have a wonderful large magnifying glass but still can't read the size on the needle very well and often have to get my hubby to look at it for me.