John James Needles?
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John James Needles?
I just bought some John James Gold n’ Glide size 10 needles. I love how smooth they move through fabric. HOWEVER, can someone tell me how you thread them? Have mercy, the eye of the needle is barely there. TIA
Linda
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I use John James #8 embroidery needles for most of my binding and hand sewing. They glide through the fabric smooth but have a good size eye for threading. My #11 John James I only use when using very fine silk thread and have a dark surface behind the eye when threading.
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My favorite needles!! If my old eyes are tired and having problems threading - I run the thread through some old fashion beeswax and with a sharp scissor clip the end off at a slight angle! Works like a charm for me.
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