Originally Posted by
SewinSue
If I have used a sewing machine needle for only a short amount of time I stick them into a pin cushion to be used again. I can look at the needle and read the size and brand and in some cases the color of the shaft will identify what kind of needle it is however most needles can't be identifed that way so how can I tell the difference between a universal, ballpoint, metalic, quilting etc.??? In a cleaning frenzy and need to sort and categorize so your help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Sue
I don't know of anyway to identify the ballpoint from any other type of needle unless it's on the shaft. I know what you're saying and have never thought about it, I think some of these ideas this board has come up with are great. You could start with some of these ideas to sort them in the future.