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    RiverMomm is online now Senior Member
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    I don't hand sew much, but I do sew my bindings by hand. Today I am binding and for some reason that darn thread just won't go into that little hole. It has nothing to do with my eyesight (nah, nope, never) but rather the thread is being mean. Then I remembered the Desk Threader. I bought this about 6 months ago and sort of misplaced it (anyone remember my husband and "cleaning up my sewing room" this summer while I was gone?) So, I took the time and found it. Out of the package and 2 seconds later . . , a threaded needle! It actually works. I LOVE it.

    In the past, I bought a off brand threader. It didn't work, so I can only recommend the Clover brand.

    A couple things to consider if you want to try this. It really only works with regular sized sewing needles with regular sized thread. It won't work with small, tiny needles, large embroidery thread or embroidery needles.

    https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop...eedle-threader

    For some reason, the purple is cheaper on Amazon: Amazon.com: Clover Desk Needle Threader, Purple
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    I have the Clover threader and LOVE it!

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    I was wishing I had one the other day!!! Next time it's the DD I am buying it!
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    I have one and keep it in my "binding kit". Thread, needles, Clover Needle Threader, binding clips and a small pair of scissors. I tried using the threader with perle cotton thread and the thread was just too thick.
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    I had one and loved it for a few needles and then it stopped working.
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    I have this too. Love it.

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    I bought one from here on my very first order a few months ago and I absolutely LOVE it too!! I've got chubby, fat fingers and threading needles never topped the list of things I liked to do. This little wonder is amazing!
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    Default Re: Clover Desk Needle Threader

    what makes this different from the cheapie one you can buy at WalMart and other places
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    I think I need one of those for sure!!

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    Default Re: Clover Desk Needle Threader

    The cheap ones at walmart etc are a different type--they have a loop of wire that you poke the thread through and then you have to push the wire loop thru the eye of the needle. So if you have trouble seeing the eye in the first place, this isn't going to help you very much. Plus I can tell you from experience those wires break so easy so you wind up buying a new one.

    The Clover desk needle threader is completely different and easy to use, especially if your problem is not being able to get the thread thru the eye of the needle. It looks like a small scotch tape dispenser. You put the needle eye side down into a slot in the top, drape your thread across the notch next to the needle, then punch down on the lever. Pull out the needle and you will see a loop formed coming out of the eye, pull on that which makes your needle travel a few inches down from the edge and youre done. I have had 100% success even with small Roxanne quilting needles that have really small eyes.
    Last edited by jjkaiser; September 18th, 2014 at 09:52 PM. Reason: spelling boo boos

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