gardenslug Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Some time ago, it was mentioned on this forum where there was a place to buy needles for burying threads. Memory is not very good - cannot find it. Can anyone help? Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoinette Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 I know some people use the self-threading needles. Be careful what brand you buy. I've found John James and Clover brand to be very good, others shred the thread which can make it very difficult if that only leaves you with an inch to work with. It can be done but it ain't fun. As to where to find, I've bought mine at my local quilt shop, I'm sure there are on line places as well. All that being said, I usually use a big eye embroidery needle for burying threads. It holds all four threads and it doesn't shred it. But that's just IMHO. PS Embroidery needles are easier to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 It depends on what kind of needles you mean. I use John James self-threading needles, which are readily available at fabric and quilt shops. They work fine.. but not all needles within the package work. One may not thread at all, the others may be good. They are less expensive than the spiral eye needles. If you do a search on "Spiral eye needles" there are videos, etc. to watch. They are pretty pricey, however. The inventor's site has them for $5.50 each or a set of three for $16.00. Since the John James needles work, that's what I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Just go to Joanns and get self threading needles. John james work too but the bigger ones are too big to hold the thread to pull it through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 i use a doll needle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenslug Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Thanks, everyone. Will first go to Joann's and get self threading needles. Then I will also try doll needle. Have a friend who used t o make dolls and still has all of her equipment. will borrow one to try. Backstitch on some quilts, but like the looks of burying better. But it does take me a lot more time and I am always losing the thread from the needle. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Shannon, what is a doll needle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I have the Fons & Porter easy threaders that I bought at JoAnn's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IQuiltToo Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 My newest issue of F & P magazine came recently and Dawn C's article is all about burying threads. Full of information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Originally posted by JustSewSimple Shannon, what is a doll needle? it's a really long needle, about 6 inches, that had a really big eye almost like a tapesty needle. very easy to thread. i showed on my blog how i do it: click HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Has anyone tried the Spiral Needles? http://www.spiraleyeneedles.com/About.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 That spiral/side loading needle looks very interesting. I tried to play the video, but my computer won't "support" it, so I didn't get to see it in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenslug Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Shannon - Thanks for referring to your blog. I just might be able to manage that. Next week am going to the city to look for the threader gadget and a doll needle to match. I love this forum!!!! Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlick Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I buy the self threading needles from Joanns. When I pull a fresh needle out of the package I thread it a few times, with dental floss or thick thread or with doubled up thread. It helps to "loosen" up the needle so it won't break your cotton thread. Renee' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I have a whole box (I think 12 packets) of the John James ones. I have one stuck to a Scissor Spot on my machine at all times. I don't often knot and bury except for my own stuff. I used to do it all the time, but that got old really fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenslug Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 One year, I made a bunch of table runners and buried all of the threads. You are right, Linda, it does get old in a hurry. But every now and then, I find there is a quilt that needs that feature. There is something to be said for busy fabric. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmland Quilter Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I read the blog and you said you used a square knot. I'm so glad to hear someone say that. I have been keeping a shameful secret and can now come out of the closet. Hard as I try I cannot make a knot the way Dawn shows on this site. What is the secret to doing that??? Every time I need to tie a knot I try Dawn's method 5-6 times then just give up and tie a square knot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniquilter Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I went mad & tried the Spiral eye needles. I love the way it works but it bent right opposite the eye opening after 1 quilt. Would love more but I think they are way too expensive. I've gone back to my embroidery needle with the bigger eye. It takes a little longer but works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 As seen on TV, this morning! :P:P:P:P I think I'll stick with my John James and Fons and Porter needles, though! https://www.onesecondneedleonline.com/?mid=1146991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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