Never in my 64 years-----------probably 58 spent sewing ----have I had a hand sewing needle snap on me. Just like snapping a match stick. I had the eye end of course. I've not found the point end. I did sweep the floor carefully---dog hair and all--and didn't SEE it. Hopefully it's been swept up.

I was hand sewing the binding on a quilt. Not difficult to pull the thread thru. The needle just SNAPPED in two in my fingers.

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Oh, well. Learn something new ------------or do something new-----------every day!

Have never had that happen as well. Hmmmm, would perhaps consider a different brand of needle. Thank you for sharing.

I'm afraid its a sign of the times. cheap quality high price.

It was just a no name needle among my huge collection of needles from heavens knows where.

Glad you didn't get your finger stuck!

You are stronger than you thought. Did you try using a magnet? I keep a magnet near (on on machine) machine. I like the ones you get a auto parts store. Looks like a small screwdriver in size, but it will extend out about 30".

glad it didn't hit you in the eye. that would have been really bad.

I've got a magnet calendar-------about 8 x 10. Didn't pick it up. I've got that blasted laminate wood flooring and there are cracks between the strips--------I'm thinking it fell in. It's a tiny end--no more than maybe a half inch.

I'LL FIND IT. I GOT BAREFOOT! OUCH!

Did you try using a magnet? I keep a magnet near (on on machine) machine.
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I agree, a magnet would help. And run it over the quilt also, just in case, both sides.
I have a huge one from my husband's work bench, I use it for dragging over the floor after sewing. I'm always dropping pins, and usually find them with my bare feet, or see a cat patting at one.

I did that one time and found the piece IN THE QUILT. Found it by accident with my finger. It broke off in the fold of the binding. So check well.