GrannieAnnie

Never in my 64 years-----------probably 58 spent sewing ----have I had a hand sewing needle snap on me. Just like snapping a match stick. I had the eye end of course. I've not found the point end. I did sweep the floor carefully---dog hair and all--and didn't SEE it. Hopefully it's been swept up.

I was hand sewing the binding on a quilt. Not difficult to pull the thread thru. The needle just SNAPPED in two in my fingers.

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Oh, well. Learn something new ------------or do something new-----------every day!

Murphy

Have never had that happen as well. Hmmmm, would perhaps consider a different brand of needle. Thank you for sharing.

lbaillie

I'm afraid its a sign of the times. cheap quality high price.

GrannieAnnie

It was just a no name needle among my huge collection of needles from heavens knows where.

TXyankee

Glad you didn't get your finger stuck!

sewgull

You are stronger than you thought. Did you try using a magnet? I keep a magnet near (on on machine) machine. I like the ones you get a auto parts store. Looks like a small screwdriver in size, but it will extend out about 30".

sahm4605

glad it didn't hit you in the eye. that would have been really bad.

GrannieAnnie

I've got a magnet calendar-------about 8 x 10. Didn't pick it up. I've got that blasted laminate wood flooring and there are cracks between the strips--------I'm thinking it fell in. It's a tiny end--no more than maybe a half inch.

I'LL FIND IT. I GOT BAREFOOT! OUCH!

Ramona Byrd

Did you try using a magnet? I keep a magnet near (on on machine) machine.
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I agree, a magnet would help. And run it over the quilt also, just in case, both sides.
I have a huge one from my husband's work bench, I use it for dragging over the floor after sewing. I'm always dropping pins, and usually find them with my bare feet, or see a cat patting at one.

np3

I did that one time and found the piece IN THE QUILT. Found it by accident with my finger. It broke off in the fold of the binding. So check well.