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I just read GAgal's topic about burying threads after quilting. Someone recommended a cheater needle. I've seen posts about this before, but can't seem to find the needles. I've looked at Joann's, Hobby Lobby and LQS. Are they a specialty item only available online or something?
Thanks for any help. gaga |
I think they're called Self-Threaded Needles. I don't have the packaging anymore.
Yep, that's what they're called. http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...RODID=prd49467 I think I got mine at Houston, but I'm sure they are made by many companies. If you look closely, you'll see the top is shaped a bit differently. It has a slit in it, and it allows you to just "pop" the thread in. And then you can sew with it. Personally, I don't recommend using it for regular sewing - I did the binding on a quilt with it and really cut up my fingers. Those are sharp points on top. But to use it to bury threads - such a pleasure. And makes the whole process go quickly. And then there's this one: http://www.spiraleyeneedles.com/ Very cool looking, but a lot pricier. It's actually the only pop-up I ever saw here that was interesting enough to click through to see more. ;-) |
wow, thanks for the information and the link
Originally Posted by MTS
I think they're called Self-Threaded Needles. I don't have the packaging anymore.
Yep, that's what they're called. http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...RODID=prd49467 I think I got mine at Houston, but I'm sure they are made by many companies. If you look closely, you'll see the top is shaped a bit differently. It has a slit it in, and it allows you to just "pop" the thread in. And then you can sew with it. Personally, I don't recommend using it for regular sewing - I did the binding on a quilt with it and really cut up my fingers. Those are sharp points on top. But to use it to bury threads - such a pleasure. And makes the whole process go quickly. |
You can also find self threading needles under the Clover brand and the John James brand. I found some at Hobby Lobby a while back.
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Nancy's Notions mail order has them
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Originally Posted by MTS
I think they're called Self-Threaded Needles. I don't have the packaging anymore.
Yep, that's what they're called. http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...RODID=prd49467 I think I got mine at Houston, but I'm sure they are made by many companies. If you look closely, you'll see the top is shaped a bit differently. It has a slit in it, and it allows you to just "pop" the thread in. And then you can sew with it. Personally, I don't recommend using it for regular sewing - I did the binding on a quilt with it and really cut up my fingers. Those are sharp points on top. But to use it to bury threads - such a pleasure. And makes the whole process go quickly. And then there's this one: http://www.spiraleyeneedles.com/ Very cool looking, but a lot pricier. It's actually the only pop-up I ever saw here that was interesting enough to click through to see more. ;-) |
I think the one I'm using was a John James.
I just picked the first one for the post upthread. But clearly Joann's has a selection. Here's Dritz: http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...RODID=prd34021 Here's John James http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...RODID=prd17943 http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...RODID=prd49459 And what the heck is this? Interesting. http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...RODID=prd38563 I'll have to pick up some of these next time. |
Thank you all for the information. Thank you Airwick 156. I sent you a pm.
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All needles have a groove above the eye, if you aim in that general direction with a sharp thread you will hit the eye of the needle. Just push in and down with the thread.
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i recently got the spiral eye needles. they are made just down the road from me :) i love the ease of threading the needle.
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