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    Old 10-27-2012, 06:52 PM
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    Red face Needle holder

    Does anyone know of a tool to hold the machine needle so you can insert it into your sewing machine? Arthritis is making it a difficult job and pliers are hard to hold closed. Old age ain't fun!!!!!
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    Old 10-27-2012, 06:56 PM
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    I've seen a tool like that but can't remember where. Maybe at Nancy's Notions or Connecting Threads. Just wanted to let you know it is available. If I find it I'll pop back and let you know where.
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    Old 10-27-2012, 06:59 PM
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    http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...le+inserter.do
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    Old 10-27-2012, 07:19 PM
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    Try wrapping a rubberband around the handles of the pliers to hold it closed for you.
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    Old 10-27-2012, 07:24 PM
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    How about a clothespin?
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    Old 10-27-2012, 07:30 PM
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    Thanks for the quick replies--checked Nancy's Notions and afraid of the magnatized tool but did find what she calls a SUPER GRIPPER which I am going to try. Am also thinking of drilling a very small hole in a short piece of dowel rod (feeling cheap tonight !!!!)
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    Old 10-27-2012, 07:32 PM
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    I have some wooden clothespins so going to try that too--my brain must be out of gear today--maybe just frustrated!!!
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    Old 10-27-2012, 07:37 PM
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    I like that tool from Nancy's Notions. Think I will order it when the category comes. Thanks for the tips.
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    Old 10-27-2012, 07:43 PM
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    I would think that any sewing machine dealer would have them.
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    Old 10-27-2012, 08:10 PM
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    I use my hemostats for holding and grasping small objects. They are from the medical field but can now be found in quilt shops or in the fishing aisles for tieing flies. They look like long skinny, needle nose pliers but the lock closed around small objects.
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