Since I don't wear lip stuff...I think I'll keep my container of Thread Heaven close to my machine. I took a sewing class this past weekend and the instructor said when you lick polyester thread, it actually poofs it up rather than making it flat...she also suggested to cut your thread on an angle for easier threading. She had us try putting a small piece of paper (or business card) behind our machine needle so you could see the eye better. All fun tidbits.