Clover Needle Threader for my hand finishing
 

Just bought a Clover needle threader to help thread needles. Saw it used by Jenny at MSQC. Made it look so easy. I cannot get mine to thread a needle to save my life! Has anyone else used these -- and is there a secret - like needle size, thread size, what? It does not look like it should be rocket science, but no luck for me here.

have one, it is junk. :(

I bought one quite awhile ago and threading a needle was hit and miss- more miss.

I have a couple of them, and could not live -- well, sew, anyway -- without them. It seems that the needle should have a round eye, I think.... please keep trying different needles because they do work. I love mine! I use both 50 weight thread for piecing and hand quilting thread in it.

Linda in Missouri

This is my current and it is great. Works with all my needles.

http://www.amazon.com/Bohin-Super-Automatic-Needle-Threader/dp/B004AX4CTS

Not all needles fit, but I use mine all the time when doing hand work. Read the paperwork, as it will tell you which to use.

I have a clover needle threader and found that it works best on a hard surface such as a table,not so well on arm of the couch. Also some needles especially quilting needles are too short. I found that if I push them down with the handle of my scissors on the needle tip then it works. It does take a bit of practice but I do like mine.

I have the Clover and Bohin. One time one will work great, one time the other will work great. I think it is all in the type of needle I use. I do know gentle pushing does not work. I have to push the lever with some muscle behind it.

I recently bought this after hearing about it here. I don't know what I was expecting. I think some magic. Only thing I can see in it is that it's supposed to thread larger & smaller needles. Heck, my Clover one does that.
Oh well, weren't we recently talking about "gadgets" we don't use or need?

I just bought one today and I haven't had a chance to use it!! One good thing, I got it for 20% off. Wow!

I have tried both and took both back. I get the magnifying mirror out. I can see it go in from the other side.

I love the one made by Bohin so much, ordered a second for my on the go hand applique bag so I'm not caught without it. The trick to the Bohin one is to make sure the thread "snaps" in the threading groove. Never could make the clover one work right.

I returned the Clover one, and bought a Bohin. Worth every penny!

i could never make the clover work, so i bought 2 Bohins... one for my sewing area and one to take with... i could not be without them!

Bought the bohin....eh, sometimes works...using to thread needle for EPP...if I use the #10 milliners...forget it...it will eventually thread it, but that little pin also frays the thread sometimes......and cannot at all use the side that states for thin needle......back to saliva and steady hand.......or maybe I'm doing something wrong!

I have the Clover one and it works great! I forget the needle sizes that work on it but it is written on the package. I put the needle in and gently push to be sure the eye of the needle is oriented correctly then lay the thread in the slot and thread it. I love the thing!

I must not be holding my mouth right - it has yet to thread a needle.

Look on YouTube. There are demos that show you had to use it. You don't have to put in the brand name.

I had to look, because the instructions that came with mine weren't clear.

I reread the instructions for mine. I was doing it wrong most of the time. Now it works great.

Strange! I found mine worked best with a bit of batting or something under it. But I, too, found it more of a pain than a pleasure! I've heard the Bohin is good and may try that when I need to.