Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
I searched high and low for them a few weeks ago and could not find the spiral eye. The only "cheater" needle I could find was the one with the slit at the top that you "pop" the thread through. I also picked up a curved needle. Both are for basting, I'll try them both soon and see which I like better.
I have the ones with the slit in the top that I've had for 45 years. Use them to bury threads not for sewing--maybe that is why I've had them so long.