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    Old 02-11-2014, 12:36 PM
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    I wouldn't be with out mine. I have 2- one in my sewing studio and one in the family room. They thread even the tiniest needles.
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    Old 02-11-2014, 12:52 PM
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    I could not do anything related to hand sewing without my Clover needle threader.
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    Old 02-11-2014, 12:57 PM
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    Originally Posted by NJ Quilter
    Probably just color preference. My experience with them was underwhelming at best. Broke about the 3rd or 4th time I tried to use it. I just stick with the little wires on the metal discs any more. Much cheaper so when it breaks it's no big deal.
    Either I didn't understand how to use it (no directions) or there was a defect in the one that I bought. Wasted money!
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    Old 02-11-2014, 01:02 PM
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    Thanks for reminding me that I have one - unopened - and although I don't do a lot of hand work I really need help threading my needles. I think the needle's eyes are getting smaller, and they don't hold still. They must be getting old.
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    Old 02-11-2014, 01:59 PM
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    Originally Posted by Mdegenhart
    They are just color choices, not different. I love mine. It even threads tiny quilters betweens with ease.
    What brand of needles do you use? I can't get mine to work on my John James betweens.
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    Old 02-11-2014, 02:20 PM
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    I have both the Clover and the Bohin and I love them both. The Bohin actually has two places for needles - small and large, which to me means applique and sharps. They can both be finicky, and I have had to try up to 5 times to get the needle threaded, but it eventually works. Be sure the thread is pushed all the way down into the groove.
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    Old 02-11-2014, 02:35 PM
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    Mike'sgirl, I don't remember. They are all out of the package.
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    Old 02-11-2014, 02:44 PM
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    Originally Posted by kamaiarigby
    I could not do anything related to hand sewing without my Clover needle threader.
    Me neither.
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    Old 02-11-2014, 04:30 PM
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    I guess I gave up too quickly...I'll have to give it another try.
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    Old 02-11-2014, 04:49 PM
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    Guess I won't be investing in one. With my eyes failing faster than I'd like to accept .too. I use "straw needles" for my hand sewing. They are quite thin and have a very small eye. Most of mine have a decidedly "C" shaped curve in them, but I still love 'em. I have learned to place a light colored paper behind when threading or use the ole cheap needle threader. You all know it.....the thin piece of tin (I guess) with a loop of steel at the end.


    Originally Posted by PAMAR
    I have 2. Love them. Just introduced some of my quilting friends to them. Because of my "old eyes", I have a difficult time trying to thread needles, particularly the small #10 quilting needles. These really do the trick for me.

    One has the stand and it does make it more stable. Also, I have found that if your needle is bent, it won't thread it. I have bought some as gifts. I think it is definitely worth the money.
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