tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post5548914975794538156..comments2024-03-28T12:52:28.406-06:00Comments on Dining Room Empire: Friday Favourite: Easy Thread Sewing NeedlesCheryl Arkisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552721454371060936noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-20891173083951639562013-07-23T06:56:12.860-06:002013-07-23T06:56:12.860-06:00I use side loading needles for those really awkwar...I use side loading needles for those really awkward short threads. If you need to, you can put the needle into the quilt and then get a wrap of thread round it. The side loader then sort of grabs it as you pull the needle into the quilt the rest of the way. Hope that makes sense! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-53768956710852948712013-07-15T12:42:16.796-06:002013-07-15T12:42:16.796-06:00I live on self threading needles. My eyes thank ...I live on self threading needles. My eyes thank me. Depending on the thread (especially cotton) they do break more easily/shred when trying to snap them into the hole. Also, the actual self threader wears away eventually and you need a new one. I have found a tip for those threads that are too short to bury with a needle - use a piece of thread in the needle as a lasso - and lasso the teeny thread that needs to be buried. works wonders for occasional pokeys too. ;-) Have tried a few brands and they all seem about the same to me? <br />Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133060208533101453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-63060176416678591982013-07-15T09:17:20.349-06:002013-07-15T09:17:20.349-06:00Hi Cheryl! Do you know if your needles are made by...Hi Cheryl! Do you know if your needles are made by Clover? I have some Clover ones, but I don't really like them. The thread breaks as often as it gets into the eye when I'm "self-threading" them. Great idea, but they don't work that well, so I'd love to try another brand if there is one out there!trudys_personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11764674203434410754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-66371180726155066262013-07-13T09:26:51.703-06:002013-07-13T09:26:51.703-06:00I'll have to give Purl Soho's needles a tr...I'll have to give Purl Soho's needles a try. I always use self-threading needles for burying ends, but the ones they sell at the big box stores are not very good. Thanks for the tip!Esch House Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095448847070091632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-37605446717691040142013-07-13T08:05:22.520-06:002013-07-13T08:05:22.520-06:00I have always wondered about this. The technique y...I have always wondered about this. The technique you link to is great! Where do I find that cool thread needle/pen?<br /><br />Your quilting is absolutely exquisite by the way. I love your creativity.<br /><br />ElizabethElizabeth Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03787207451440049300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-2368371772085685032013-07-13T06:29:42.906-06:002013-07-13T06:29:42.906-06:00I bury threads too but never thought to use those ...I bury threads too but never thought to use those needles. So clever! Thanks, Cheryl.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02568944733073812787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-44879788534923987302013-07-12T15:06:54.935-06:002013-07-12T15:06:54.935-06:00Need to get me some.... Really dislike burying thr...Need to get me some.... Really dislike burying threads. This is the solution!!!<br /><br />Esther<br />esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo dot com<br />ipatchandquilt dot wordpress dot com<br />ipatchandquilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05982452075020986135noreply@blogger.com