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Kitsie 10-03-2017 08:37 PM
Originally Posted by SusieQOH (Post 7919072)
Kitsie- Which ones are you going to order? I'm confused by your post.
The Spiral-eye, Susie. Sorry for the confusion, the "self-threading" are not on there, but I have some John James ones and to me, they are for a different purpose.

maviskw 10-04-2017 04:23 AM
Originally Posted by Gay (Post 7919055)
Perhaps there's a tiny burr in the eye, have you tried a different needle?
I've had a pack of these for a few years, and understood they were created for people whose eyesight makes it difficult to thread a needle, but never heard of the 'spiral' term before.
I have the top threading needles and use them for burying threads, but once or twice, it broke the thread as I was trying to thread it. Next time that happens I'll maybe ditch that one and try another.

QuiltE 10-04-2017 04:58 AM
Originally Posted by maviskw (Post 7919155)
I have the top threading needles and use them for burying threads, but once or twice, it broke the thread as I was trying to thread it. Next time that happens I'll maybe ditch that one and try another.
MavisKW ... I have had the thread break too while threading, or as I say, "snapping" the thread through the open section. However, it's not the needle, it's the operator!!! .....I finally figured it out, that it is the difference as to how I do it. How I hold the needle, and how I hold the thread as I "snap" it through. One way, and sure enough it breaks. The other ... goes right into place.

SusieQOH 10-04-2017 04:59 AM
Mine doesn't break while threading- but it shreds.

QuiltE 10-04-2017 05:17 AM
Originally Posted by SusieQOH (Post 7919184)
Mine doesn't break while threading- but it shreds.
SusieQOH ... see my comments one before yours.
I have used both cotton and polyester threads, with no problem ... IF I do it "right".
Like I said ... I discovered it was an operator error!!!!!!!! :)

SusieQOH 10-04-2017 05:18 AM
Originally Posted by QuiltE (Post 7919199)
SusieQOH ... see my comments one before yours.
I have used both cotton and polyester threads, with no problem ... IF I do it "right".
Like I said ... I discovered it was an operator error!!!!!!!! :)
Are you saying it's possible I made a mistake?? :D

QuiltE 10-04-2017 06:31 AM
Originally Posted by SusieQOH (Post 7919202)
Are you saying it's possible I made a mistake?? :D
*gasp* perish the thought!!!!
Oh heavens no, not you! :) .... I am the true Mistress of Operator Error.

SusieQOH 10-04-2017 10:51 AM
Originally Posted by QuiltE (Post 7919252)
*gasp* perish the thought!!!!
Oh heavens no, not you! :) .... I am the true Mistress of Operator Error.
Hahahaha well now I'm relieved :D

maviskw 10-05-2017 04:33 AM
Originally Posted by QuiltE (Post 7919183)
MavisKW ... I have had the thread break too while threading, or as I say, "snapping" the thread through the open section. However, it's not the needle, it's the operator!!! .....I finally figured it out, that it is the difference as to how I do it. How I hold the needle, and how I hold the thread as I "snap" it through. One way, and sure enough it breaks. The other ... goes right into place.
Now I guess I'll have to figure that out, too.

SusieQOH 10-05-2017 04:40 AM
If I figure out what I'm doing wrong I'll let you all know. The owner suggested these needles are for sewing, not just burying threads etc.
So I'll try to solve this!


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