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18 Mar 2009 01:19 #33446

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BettyD wrote:

I love the needle threader on both of my machines (210 and 730). It took a little practice to get the coordination thing down pat, but after that--no problem! Betty D

That "coordination thing" is probably what's causing my trouble. I have the same trouble when changing feet on the Bernina and replacing the bobbin. I've just not gotten the hang of those yet. Hmm, maybe I should be sewing instead of typing. I do have to be at the computer because I'm "working on the taxes". I'd better get to them!

JoAnne

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17 Mar 2009 06:08 #33409

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	The needle threader on my 630 works like a dream!!!
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17 Mar 2009 05:58 #33407

BettyD OFFLINE Posts: 61 Thank you received: 2	I love the needle threader on both of my machines (210 and 730). It took a little practice to get the coordination thing down pat, but after that--no problem! Betty D
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16 Mar 2009 23:45 #33402

Judymc OFFLINE Posts: 785 Thank you received: 1	My 435 needle threader is a real pain, too! I finally gave up on using it.
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16 Mar 2009 23:20 #33401

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Florence and Nan, the needle threader on my machine never worked either. After using the machine for five years I took it in for maintenance (didn't know this was something a person should do!) They fixed the automatic needle threader and it's wonderful. That was my Elna. The day I took it in for "repair" I went home with a 440. The needle threader on the 440 is tricky, not easy to use. Elna has Bernina beat in that regard.

JoAnne

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16 Mar 2009 09:46 #33370

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Florence ...I'm sorry I gave you the wrong site...just checked my notes. Here is the link /www.quilting-warehouse.com/
As you can see it is quilting instead of quilters warehouse. Hope this helps...I just typed in self threading machine needles on the site and voila there they were. I aslo have a problem with my self threader working on my 440 and hopefully this will solve the problem. The only thing is I only found the size 12/80. Good luck Nan

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16 Mar 2009 08:37 #33366

florence OFFLINE Posts: 562	Nan, could you post a link? I'm interested b/c you said it's a machine needle... I never can get my automatic threader thing to work! I looked on that site & can't even find machine needles anywhere! Thanks, Florence
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15 Mar 2009 14:06 #33346

PattiSure OFFLINE Posts: 793	I had tried the ones that open at the top of the eye and didn't like them because the thread popped out all the time. But am so interested in these because they are designed better I think. Thanks so much for sharing them.
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15 Mar 2009 06:10 #33326

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	WOW! I've just ordered some, too! I've tried the "self threading" kind and it was frustrating when the thread shreaded! This may be the answer!
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14 Mar 2009 17:00 #33303

QuilterLynn OFFLINE Posts: 1422 Thank you received: 4	Let us know how you like them. I'm kind of fussy about my needle for hand quilting!
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14 Mar 2009 15:42 #33301

EditorAnne OFFLINE Posts: 284 Thank you received: 4	Love the idea of the spiral needles! I've just ordered a set. Thanks for sharing the link! Anne in Vancouver, Canada
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14 Mar 2009 14:47 #33300

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Hi everyone...I found the needle I was looking for, bu the name is "Self threading needle. I found it at quilters warehouse.com. Looks like they only come in a size 12/80. It was suggested by someone that is was good for us people withe old eyes or vision problems to use with the invisible thread. I also saw the spiral needles on a site but didn't know much about them. I see from one of the above comments that someone really likes them. Thanks anyway and sorry I wasn't using the right term for the needle...Nan

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14 Mar 2009 13:02 #33299

she-quilts OFFLINE Posts: 522 Thank you received: 32	How cool on the spiral needle. Thanks for the link! Joyce
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14 Mar 2009 11:17 #33292

florence OFFLINE Posts: 562	That is one of the coolest things I've seen in a long time! And what a story! Florence
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