Happy Treadler

Did you know that there is actually a right side and a wrong side to thread a hand needle?? Learned it yesterday in my new American Patchwork & Quilting magazine. It said if you're having trouble threading a needle, turn it around. It actually worked!!

Just wanted to share in case I wasn't the only one who didn't know that.

Trina

Hinterland

Another trick is to wet the needle eye - it wicks the thread through.

pheasantduster

What great tips - thanks - after all these years you can always learn something new!

grendelskin

I've turned the needle around to make threading easier but I can't identify which is the "good" side before I try it! Thanks for the tip!

jcrilley

Unrelated to needle post, but I like your avitar - what's the pattern?

AgapeStitches

I have found that the wrong side of the eye is very smooth and the right side seems to "dip" like scratch in a smooth finish.

amma

Thank you for passing on this great tip!! :D:D:D

sewwhat85

i didnt know that but i do have better luck putting needle on thread not putting thread in the needle, if that makes sense

brookemarie19

Thanks for the tip. I have to remember that next time I need to thread a needle

quilter68

FYI...when needles are made they are just blanks and then a machine punches the holes in them. So one side is the back side.

It also helps if you cut your thread on a slant.