Spiral Eye Needle

Howdy!

hmmmm...

I wonder if the opening for the thread could catch on fabric? I guess they would have thought of that before releasing it to the public.... right? ;-)

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

Just to let you know, I found that they aren't really all that great. I like the threading idea but I found that it does catch on the fabric if you try to put to many stitches on the needle. So far they don't have my favorite sizes eiither. I prefer a #10 quilting needle and and they have only a #8. Also the handsewing needle is not as fine as my applique needles and the tapestry needle is only a #24 and I prefer a #26. So if someone wants my spiraleye needles, they are welcome to have them. Privately message me and we can make a deal. HeeHee! I'm going back to my finer needles and trying to thread those silly little needle eyes. May be I'm just used to using really fine needles. But that is just MHO. Marlys in Indiana

I ordered two in different sizes. I really thought thought they were dull.... maybe just not as fine as I usually use on hand work. I'm not good at hand work, and a dull needle, even if it is easier to thread, just doesn't help.

Sunny

My concerns too, Leslie. There is a close-up pic at the top of this page

Thanks everyone for your replies. After looking at the eye of the needle up close it looks like it would work BUT not being able to put many sts on the needle when hand quilting is a bummer. And the price is a little steep for me.

I was thinking of buying at these needles because they are suppose to be made of stainless steel. My problem with hand sewing is the acid in my hands. It dissolves the finish and the needle will not slide through fabric smoothly, therefore I need quite a few when hand quilting or sewing on binding. At a price of about 5 dollars per needle its not in my budget.

Kate T. South Mississippi

Aha, Kate! So *that's why some needles feel draggy even when they're almost new and others seem to stay smooth forever. Are there brands you recommend?

--Heidi