Comparing 4 Methods: Easily Thread a Needle for Quilting or Sewing! 🧵
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Today I'm testing 4 methods to thread a needle. My absolute favorite sat in my sewing room for the longest time, completely forgotten...but I'm so glad I found it! Especially if you struggle to see or to keep your hands from shaking, I know you're going to love this needle threading method - the Clover Desk Needle Threader. It can easily thread ANY size needle. This is great for quilters, sewists, anyone who's tired of wasting their time just trying to thread a needle!
00:00 Four Needle Threading Methods
01:08 The Traditional Method
01:44 Silver Needle Threader
03:05 Fish Needle Threader
05:14 Clover Desk Needle Threader
08:47 What Do You Prefer?
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i have been sewing/quilting/beading for over 55 years and have never seen the clover threader. thank you so much for this information because i had given up sewing since i couldn't see well enough to thread a needed with a small eye!!!!
This will really help! It works like a charm! Thanks for watching!
When I was very young, I figured out a technique for threading needles without looking directly at the eye of the needle or the thread. It has been so successful, it’s the only way I do it. I can’t describe the technique in words, but I use my sense of touch and proprioception more than my vision. I can use the same technique to force a coarse thread through a fine needle with little difficulty. When I was in my twenties I taught the technique to an older friend who was having trouble seeing. Only now do I understand the struggles associated with aging eyes. I can still thread a needle with no problem. If only I could see the stitches I’m making.
Thanks for sharing! I'm so glad you found a way that works for you. Threading needles can be so time-consuming and frustrating. Thanks for watching!
I have a rare condition that made me lose eyesight so threading a needle is always a challenge now. I still quilt but cant see counted cross stitch anymore so it broke my heart to give up my favorite thing.
I took a quilting class over 25 years ago and we had to sew the quilt by hand. Our instructor taught us a technique to thread the needle. You hold the thread 1/4" between your thumb and index finger then take the needle with the eye close to the thread and slide it down onto it. It will easily go through. It's easy and works every time. Thank you for this video.
You're welcome! Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!
Love that my sewing machines have needle threaders.
Mine does, but it doesn't work. I have had it repaired but no luck. So, I just have to thread it.
Yes! Maybe my favorite thing about my machine.
Me too but that doesn’t help when I hand sew my quilt binding. I have the Clover threader and it works ever time!
@@Lsutube963 I think that’s the one I have. I’d had it for months but just opened the package recently. Thank goodness, I was getting really frustrated!
This video was very helpful. Thank you.
I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!
The second method…you can push the needle all the way close to the silver section leaving a larger area (than shown on this video) to insert the thread. The thin metal on the threader is flexible!
Thank you for pointing that out and thanks for watching!
Love this channel! I learn something every time. Many thanks.
You're so welcome! Thanks so much for watching and for commenting!
What a great tool! It’s definitely a must have especially as my eyes aren’t what they used to be. Thanks for the great video.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
I have had the Clover needle threader for years (purchased at JoAnns with a coupon). It is the best investment in my sewing room!!! I tell everyone about it!
Yes! Thanks for sharing!
I absolutely agree with everything you said. And I love having the Clover needle threader nearby whenever I’m hand sewing.
A true gem! Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
I have difficulty threading anything other than a large eyed needle. I've had this clover desk needle threader in my sewing box unopened for almost 2 years. Not any more... So glad I ran across your channel🥳
Welcome! So happy to have you join our Joyful and Merry Quilting Community!!! I know exactly what you're saying - mine has been in my sewing drawer for longer than I can remember. So happy I opened it up and gave it a try!
I am devouring everything I can find about quilting in preparation for making my first quilt! This was so helpful because I have been frustrated with threading needles. I don’t understand sewing machines so I will be hand-quilting. I absolutely cannot wait to get started! It is for my 1 year old grandson. 😊
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Clover is my favorite too. I use it each time I have to sew 😊
I agree! Thanks for sharing!
Fantastic ideas
Thanks for watching!
Super handy and needed a refresher
I agree - one of those "hidden in my drawer and forgotten about" treasures! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for showing the different needle threaders.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Miss Mary, I love the quilt behind you in this video. I am a totally new quilter. I would love to know the pattern and I will show it to my friend that is teaching. She had quilted for 10 years so she will understand. I am already addicted! Use that term casually for lack of a better term. I was a seamstress at one time 30 years ago so I have basic understanding of sewing. Never did I ever think I would quilt. Huh! Things change and now I listen to tutorials all the time and I love yours!
Thank you! Yes - quilting can be very addicting, but in a very good way! The quilt behind me is a pattern I designed for our Scrap Busting System. It's available in our store and is very beginner friendly. It's called "Embracing our Scraps". Here is the link if you would like to purchase it. www.joyfulandmerryquilting.com/store Thank you again!
Thank you Mary.
You're welcome!
My tried and true method is the little silver threaded tool … they break so I keep a supply handy .. also, really great lighting (sometimes with a magnifier) makes all the difference.
I also have the Clover tool and it works sometimes .. it depends on what needle and/or what thread … I go from 80 wt poly to 80 wt perle cotton thread. Thanks, Mary for your demo! 🧵
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Well, Mary B (my mom was also a Mary B), you made my day! I have lost most of my vision to macular degeneration so I need this kind of help now! I just ordered the Clover model and that should put me back into business! Now if they make one for front threading sewing machines, I will be overjoyed!
You're welcome! I hope this helps. I have tried so many needle threaders on my front-threading sewing machine to no avail. I'll keep looking! Thanks for watching and for your comment!
Very helpful. Thank you....❤
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Great tips! Never heard of the fish though!
Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment!
Hello 👋 pretty lady how are you doing today and the weather condition like
A great tip to thread your sewing machine needle is lick the end of your thread and wet the eye of the needle also. Waaalaa! It goes right through!
Thanks for the tip!
I was taught to lick the needle; the moisture attracts the dry fibers of the thread. Works for me 😊
@@juliesindler5920 I must try that!
Thank you for this video
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!
That was helpful!
I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!
Thanks, I have not reached the age of some limitations, unfortunately and I never thought to even try this tool, and yes. I have an older model or similar model. I'm going to replace it if it's not as good so I can "get to sewing " faster. Having good tools is so important and I think it's a worthwhile investment because I LOVE my sewing hobby and absolutely love being well equipped!
I agree! Thanks for watching and for commenting!
Thank you.
You're welcome!
The silver metal needle threader needs to have the needle pushed farther along the length of the wire loop all of the way to the metal plate so that the bends in the wire loop pass through the eye of the needle and expand the loop. This makes the wire loop a larger target for the thread.
Yes - I didn't realize that when I used it. That does make a difference. Thanks for sharing!
Well we will see I am going to send for one and hope it works not a quilter but I am a beader always looking for easier thank you will let you know !God Bless you!!!❤
Thanks for sharing and thank you for your kind words! Good luck!
I have a variety of needle threaders, in clouding the Clover one. Obviously I need to do some practicing with it!
Thanks for watching!
I never have seen the fish threader or the Clover brand threader. My cataract surgery has made a big difference in my distance vision, but now I need sewing/reading glasses! I have a hint that might help some sewers: Instead of trying to put the thread in the eye of the needle, bring the needle eye over the thread. It sounds too simple, but it really works.
Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!
Thank you. Great info, I dread this step each time. I am ordering the needle threader from MSQC.
Well worth it! Thanks for watching!
@@joyfulandmerryquilting hello 👋 marry how are you
The clover threader is definitely the best. The silver one breaks after a while, especially if you tug too strongly. Never seen the fish gadget, the Clover 100% all the way. ❤️🇦🇺
Yes - I agree! Thank you for your comment and for watching!
The method that I use for threading a needle for hand sewing is rather than push the thread through the needle I hold the thread between two fingers with about half a centimetre visible then push the needle onto the thread. I was taught this method at a quilting class here in Australia.
Great suggestion! Thanks for watching.
Those silver things are always breaking on me!
Yes - they really are thin...that's probably why 3 came in a package!
You can super glue the wire where it has been attached to the base
There are also self-threading needles, which i use to bury threads in a quilt
Thanks for sharing and for watching!
Have you seen the white Bernina threader? It's brilliant for machines too. Have you ever put a whole packet of needles on a wire threader, you can thread them all at once and hold them against the cotton reel with the thread end wrapped around them. Pull more thread through and just take the last one, already on it as you need more. Have you seen the hummingbird threader? In australia we get a red plastic one with a wire threader, and the other side has a bit of blade for cutting thread. I don't like the clover one, it's too big. There is a larger metal threader for yarn too, with small or large holes for different needles. I use it for those needles with larger eyes. All the best.
Thank you for sharing! Lots of great information there! And thanks for watching.
My hand sewing needle has an eye far too small for a threader. If the thread doesn’t go through one side of the eye, just turn the needle and try the other side. I rarely have trouble when I do this - the hole was made by something pushing through the steel and you just have to push your thread through the same way.
Thank you for sharing! Actually I was able to thread a VERY small eye with the Clover threader. For quilters and sewists who just can't see the eye, it's really helpful.
Love the Clover one ! I bought some green fish ones from Temu and I think they were defective! Maybe they were bad copies !!
Thanks for your comment! The fish threaders that I tried actually do work, but they are so small it took me several tries to get the needle threaded. The Clover threader works ever time I use it!
Thanks for this! I’m seeing why my desk threadder never worked. 🤦🏽♀️. I wasn’t loading the needle correctly….
I’m going to look for it hopefully I didn’t throw it away 🤦🏽♀️
It's a great product! Thanks for watching!
I wonder of the Clover would work with 2-3 thread strands. I d a lot of cross stitch and sometimes it’s tricky to thread with 2-3.
I don't think the issue would be with the thread, but rather with the size of the needle. I don't believe a needle used for cross-stitch will fit into the needle threader. Not positive...but I did try some larger tapestry needles - and they did not fit in the needle hole.
I can’t believe I have never used it. I got it as a gift
I feel the same way. I had TWO!!! Had them for years!!!! Never used them BUT glad I found it and tried it! Thanks for watching!
I've used this needle threader for years. I wouldn't use anything else. I also use the thread cutter slot to cut my chain-pieced pieces. 9:13
Of course! I didn't even think of that! Thanks for sharing!
Does the Clover one work with thicker threads, such as perle cottons for embroidery?
I found that the threader does not work if the needle is larger - so it really depends on what needle you use and if it fits into the threader.
With the little silver threader, if you push the wire all the way through the eye of the needle, the larger opening of the wire is able to be threaded.
Good point! Thanks for sharing!
For the Clover threader...do you have to place the eye of the needle in a certain direction. Like facing inward?
No - I just dropped it in. I never paid attention to the direction of the eye. And it worked every single time. Thanks for watching!
Clover needle threader is the best thing ever invented
I agree - a great product! Thanks for watching!
Does the Clover work for yarn/large needles? I tie my quilts and getting the yarn through the eye is tough .
No - it's only for sewing needles. The larger needles don't fit in the needle hole.
My sister told me to use the last end of the thread that comes off the spool to thread through the eye of the needle. The thread won't tangle as much as if you used the end of the thread that comes off first. It's the way the twist of the thread is. It always seemed to work for me.
Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!
Hi 👋
Have you found any threader for when your sewing machine threads from the front to back?
I have not. I have tried several with no luck. I'll keep searching! Thanks for watching!
I would not hand appliqué without my Clover desk threader (#100 silk thread in a #10 Black-Gold needles).
I agree - it works really well with the thin, specialty threads! Thanks for watching!
A friend told me to bring the needle to the thread and not the thread to the needle. If that doesn't work, the Clover threader is good. I have a blind hemming machine that is devilishly hard to thread. I haven't found a solution for that.
Yes - if you can see the needle and the thread well, that method works. But if you struggle getting a clear view of either, this threader is so helpful! Thanks for watching!
Which needle threader do you use on your sewing machine? My machines thread from front to back.
My machine has a needle threader built in. It works well on one of my machines and has never worked on the other machine. I have tried commercial threaders and so far have not found one that works better than simply "eyeballing it". If I find something, I'll definitely post a video. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.
I've never seen the fish or Clover threader. I will look into the Clover. Right now my vision isn't too bad, had cataract and retina surgery last year. My machine has a threader but I can't seem to get it to work. That's the biggest complaint on the Juki machine.
I think that's true on many machines - I have never been able to get my needle threader to work on one of my machines - had it in to be repaired - but still doesn't work. Two other machines - the needle threader works like a charm. That can be so frustrating! Thanks for watching and for sharing!
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THANK YOU! My machine has a threader, but I do a lot of hand embroider work and threading the needle is my least favorite thing. I could never figure out how that darn Clover threader works and so I use the silver ones which are limiting and flimsey! Ordering the Clover one right now.
It really works well. Make sure that you have the thread draped over the threader in the right spot and then hold it with your fingers (not taut) when you press the lever and it works every single time! Enjoy!
On your last option what about when you are threading your sewing machine needle? I wish there had been a video on that
The Clover Needle Threader doesn't work with a sewing machine needle. The needle, when engaged in the machine, is too low and the clover needle threader won't fit under it. Also, sewing machine needles are larger than regular sewing needles and won't fit into the needle threader.
Thank you Mary. Would it be possible to somehow manipulate the machine needle to thread it in the Clover threader? My biggest struggle is always trying to thread my machine needle. It helps to hold a white paper behind the needle to see the eye a bit better...but ultimately, it's hit and miss!
I have the same question. My machine has an auto threader, but sometimes it just won’t work.
same question from me
Rather doubt the clover can be used to thread the machine, as the needle goes into the clover upside down. If you thread it with the needle off the machine, then you’ve got to install the needle, that doesn’t make any sense. The fish or the metal threader will work for the machine needle. And a white paper behind to help see it.
The needle threader is too tall to be able to put the needle into it while in place on your sewing machine. In addition, the sewing machine needle is to large (thick) to fit in the needle slot.
@@joyfulandmerryquilting thank you for your reply, Mary.
The clover threader is nice, but you have to use a needle with a special eye. This is indicated on the back of the package. Also, I bought several of these and each time the pin bent and was hard to bend back.
I'm sorry you had that experience. I have two different threaders - and between the two of them I have not had a needle where I couldn't get it threaded. The only needles it didn't work on was the darning and tapestry size. As for bending the needle - again, I've never had that experience and I've used it over and over again. Thanks for your comment and for watching!
Where can I get a clover needle threader. Is it available on Amazon
Yes - it's available on Amazon. The Clover Ultimate Needle Threader. Thanks for watching!
Item no. 4, do I need to make sure the eye of the needle is facing a specific direction, or can I just put the eye in the slot?
I never paid attention to the direction. I just dropped it in and it worked.
I asked the same question. I will just drop it in and see what happens. I was having success threading the needle all the time.
I have one of this and all others except the fish one
Thanks for watching!
More on threading
Thanks for watching.
1. No the Clover doesn't work well with thicker threads like embroidery.
2. When using the silver threader pull holding the wire, not the silver pad. They are cheaply made and will separate if you pull on the tab.
3. To see the hole better in any needle, place something white behind the whole.
4.Happy threading!
Thanks for the input!
Those silver threaders have always been the bane of my existence. It's essentially threading the needle several times. Not to mention trying to get the wire through the eye of a quilting needle. EEEEEEEK
I agree...if I can see the tip of the wire...I can see the eye of the needle...which means I don't need to use the wire. Thanks for watching!
If you are trying to thread a hand sewing needle,turn the head around as there is a front and back.One side usually has a bur on it .
Thanks for sharing!
can the automatic green threader on our sewing machine??
No - the needle threader is too tall. Plus - the needle is too large and doesn't fit in the needle hole.
I have not had good luck with the Clover threader.
I would encourage you to try again. If you follow along with the video - I think the main focus is to hold your thread in place when you drape it over the thread slot. Works every time.
@@joyfulandmerryquilting I should have been more precise: They worked fine for a while, but then they suddenly stopped. Went through three different units, even though I was very careful in handling them.
I found that you have to hold the thread gently...if too tight you pull the thread out of the needle when you push down the button.@@joyfulandmerryquilting
I was so excited when I saw the clover threader, but unfortunately it has not worked for me. I am successful about one out of thirty tries or more. I have tried different needles and I am sure I am doing something wrong but I can’t figure it out.🙄😟
One issue some have with the threader is the way you place the thread. You don't want to pull it taut - just loosely lay it in place and then hold it in place. Then push the lever. Thanks for watching.
automatic meaning clover needle threader, can I use on sewing machine??
Doubtful. Needle goes in upside down 🙃
The threader is too large (tall) to fit under the needle AND my sewing machine needle is too large - it doesn't fit into the needle hole.
I struggle with sewing machine needles cuz my auto threader is broke. I can’t see good . Any good ideas?
I'm afraid I don't have a suggestion other than a magnifying glass that you can hold in front of the needle. Some suggest putting a white paper behind the needle and that can help to make the needle eye more visible. I feel you pain...I have the same issue with one of my machines as well. Thanks for watching!
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Great product! Thanks for sharing and for watching!
What about a long arm?? I have so much trouble with that needle.
Sorry - it won't work with the Longarm - the needle threader is too tall to fit under the needle. I'm sure there's a better option out there...I just haven't discovered it yet. Thanks for watching!
Hi 👋 Kris nice meeting with you on here. How are you doing today
But the clover threader is needle specific. Look on the back to see what needles it threads. And there are different models, don’t be fooled by the colors, they are not color sorted. The one I have will thread oval holed needles but not round holes needles. A friend has the round hole threader but not all oval holes, just some of the ovals holes. I just changed all of my needles to oval holes. Still looking for a good machine threader
Thanks for that information!
Should a new needle be used every time I hand bind a quilt?
That is not necessary. You may use the same needle for several quilts. Change it out when it feels dull/hard to push through the fabric.
Thank you, this helped !!
No, I wouldn't use a new needle every time I bound a quilt. As long as it's going through the fabric easily and doesn't have any burrs on the end that may cause it to snag the fabric, it's still good to use, in my opinion.
Thank you. That helps.
Sawing machine threader?
I have not been able to find a sewing machine threader that works well. My machine has a built in threader, but doesn't always work and I continue to search for something that works well. I will post if I come across a good machine threader for the sewing machine.
You have not told us where to get it.😊
It's available at Joanns, Amazon, local quilt shops.
There is a built in needle threader on my machine that i can not use.
I absolutely understand. I have had needle threaders on my sewing machines. It seams as though some work and some don't...for no particular reason.
Thank you ! I have never seen the fish or the clover -- i am certainly going to look for the clover. Meanwhile, i discovered a pack of needles at the bottom of a very old bag of random sewing stuff. These are referred to as 'self-threading' -- and they are a godsent treasure. The eye séms to be made of two connecting eyes. There is an indentation onthe top part of the eye. I wrap my thread around th needle, lay the thread into the tiny indentation and pull straight down -- the thread slides in the lower part of the eye, and my needle is threaded. I have no idea where these needles come from, but i love them! If anyone knows where i can buy more of these needles, I'd be very happy! I only have 4 or 5 needles left. Thanks in advance!
Yes - those needles are great. If you go to amazon.com and type in "Self Threading Needles" there are several choices there. Thanks for sharing!!!
@joyfulandmerryquilting: thank you so much for your reply. I am, say, a very senior citizen and I have zero reflex when it comes to searching for things on the internet!
Never heard of the “ fish” threader. I find the silver threader is easiest. Everyone does not have access to clove threader
Thanks for sharing!
I'm ambidextrous and mostly right handed.But I can't thread a machine needle right handed.
Interesting...our bodies do what they want to do, when they want to do it, don't they! Thanks for sharing!
I can’t get any of them. So I bought self threading needles machine and hand sewing. Problem solved
Glad you found something that works for you. Thanks for watching!
Lick the eye of the needle,not the thread!
Thanks for sharing!
Just one more gadget 🙄
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. You and me both. Thanks for watching...sorry you were disappointed.
Why r older folks so long winded this could have been done in 3 min
It's interesting to me how many find politeness a challenge, just like threading a needle! Thanks for watching and feel free to speed up the video if you're in a hurry or getting bored. I know that 9 minutes can seem like an eternity.
Thanks for watching!