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    Old 10-03-2017, 08:37 PM
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    Originally Posted by SusieQOH
    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.
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    Old 10-04-2017, 04:23 AM
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    Originally Posted by Gay
    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.
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    Old 10-04-2017, 04:58 AM
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    Originally Posted by maviskw
    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.
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    Old 10-04-2017, 04:59 AM
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    Mine doesn't break while threading- but it shreds.
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    Old 10-04-2017, 05:17 AM
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    Originally Posted by SusieQOH
    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!!!!!!!!
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    Old 10-04-2017, 05:18 AM
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    Originally Posted by QuiltE
    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??
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    Old 10-04-2017, 06:31 AM
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    Originally Posted by SusieQOH
    Are you saying it's possible I made a mistake??
    *gasp* perish the thought!!!!
    Oh heavens no, not you! .... I am the true Mistress of Operator Error.
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    Old 10-04-2017, 10:51 AM
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    Originally Posted by QuiltE
    *gasp* perish the thought!!!!
    Oh heavens no, not you! .... I am the true Mistress of Operator Error.
    Hahahaha well now I'm relieved
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    Old 10-05-2017, 04:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by QuiltE
    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.
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    Old 10-05-2017, 04:40 AM
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    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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