Eye sight is dimming
12-15-2013, 05:21 PM
#62
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I have to agree with all of the above:
Super good lighting
Try using tweezers -- sometimes your fingers can block the lighting
Be sure the thread is trimmed with sharp scissors without any fuzzy strings to make it harder
Use a needle threader...ususally around $1 for 3 of them in a package at Walmart
Using a piece of an index card behind it would give good contrast
Use "cheater" glasses for extra magnification if needed
Eye sight can slowly get worse so please do have your eyes checked.
Give your hubby a big kiss from all of us too for being your threading hero
Super good lighting
Try using tweezers -- sometimes your fingers can block the lighting
Be sure the thread is trimmed with sharp scissors without any fuzzy strings to make it harder
Use a needle threader...ususally around $1 for 3 of them in a package at Walmart
Using a piece of an index card behind it would give good contrast
Use "cheater" glasses for extra magnification if needed
Eye sight can slowly get worse so please do have your eyes checked.
Give your hubby a big kiss from all of us too for being your threading hero
12-15-2013, 11:53 PM
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I am great at threading the needle but as I move my hand frequently unthread.
I recently had to have my glasses repaired so I went to 'Poundland' and purchased a couple of glasses at different strengths. One pair I used for threading my needle I still use them over my repaired pair as they act as magnifying glasses.
I recently had to have my glasses repaired so I went to 'Poundland' and purchased a couple of glasses at different strengths. One pair I used for threading my needle I still use them over my repaired pair as they act as magnifying glasses.
12-16-2013, 03:01 AM
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I have the beginning of cataracts so things are not quite into focus and it takes more light than I used to require. This is what I do with more success than any other things I've tried. First of all I have an Ott light directed on the needle area. I use a piece of wide white elastic (or anything white, but the elastic is firm and just works well) held behind my needle so the eye is easily seen. I make a fresh cut on the thread AT AN ANGLE. Someone else was sharp in saying to wet the needle. Some threads puff up when wet. If you do wet the thread, pinch it flat before inserting.
Good luck. Now if someone could help me thread those tiny hand quilting needles. I can see the hole and I can see the thread, but I have a hard time getting them together.
Good luck. Now if someone could help me thread those tiny hand quilting needles. I can see the hole and I can see the thread, but I have a hard time getting them together.
12-16-2013, 07:24 AM
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I just used a "tween" needle to attach my label to a quilt. It was a challenge. I learned some time ago that when you trim the end of your needle, snip the end of the thread at an angle. This always works for me and "yes" I do wet my thread. Also, be sure to use the easiest thread to go into your needle. I find that some sewing threads are very thick and have little nubs on them. Coats and Clark thread is especially easy to thread. Just sayin'. Good luck.
12-16-2013, 01:14 PM
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all good advice but I would really say get your eyes checked that happened to me and they found I had macular degeneration and thank heavens in this day and age there is treatment for it if caught early they cannot undo the damage but they can stop it from advancing good luck
Luckily, this probably isn't your eye problem. I certainly hope not.
Dina
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