Originally Posted by
dunster
I like to use straw needles for hand applique, but find the Clover threader a bit difficult to use with these. You have to set the needle in just right. It does work after some tries. I don't like to use self-threading needles for applique - they just aren't fine enough for me. I also find thread (Aurifil) shreds when pulling it through bindings after a while. So I use shorter pieces of thread. It's a constant bit of trial and error!