I too pull thread though my lips...but have to be careful if I have lipstick on. If I do, I cut off that end of the thread.

I love my Bohin needle threader and have not found a needle it doesn't work on. I use very fine needles for my handwork that are very difficult to thread otherwise but that Bohin needle threaded is worth every bit I paid for it and more. I think I got mine through Amazon.

I haven't had trouble threading even tiny-eyed needles since I watched the Sharon Schamber basting video. She demonstrates her method of threading a needle, and even though I had read about doing it that way, seeing it done made all the difference.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA

Snip the thread blunt so there are no wild hairs.
hold it in your left hand between your thumb and finger.
Pull down from the bottom until you can only see a small dot.
Hold the needle up to a light and find the eye
Lay the needly eye on the dot - push down gently - close your thumb and finger UP and pull up the thread.
Should work !!

Threadhead. Yes, I learned this technique from a pattern maker years ago. She said bring the needle to the thread. Unless I'm tired this works for me. By the way has anyone tried the straw needles for handwork. I really like them.

I will have to try this. I have the same problem. THANKS

Isn't the milliners needle the same as straw needle?

When I clicked there...it stops where she is ready to thread and begin to baste....refers to her site...not becoming a member....

On the right side of the you tube video is a list of other videos. Click on Part 2.