I’ve posted this before, but in case you missed it…📍The eye of a hand sewing needle is larger on one side, than the other

@BenitaSkinner I’ve been hand quilting for 30 years (and hand sewing for 50). I never knew this! Needle threading while quilting this afternoon was a breeze. Thank you!

@BenitaSkinner this has come up on my feed from a friend's repost. .... but why in all my 50 plus years on this planet did nobody tell me this earlier!!? Thank you for your information

@BenitaSkinner@mastodon.social Whoa, really? Damn, that's useful knowledge. Surprised this isn't more widely made known.

I’ve posted this before, but in case you missed it…
The eye of a hand sewing needle is larger on one side, than the other.
If you have trouble threading your needle, try turning it around. 🪡🧵

I can’t count how many times knowing this has been helpful!!

#quilting #sewing #handstitching #QuiltTip

@BenitaSkinner I don't do much hand sewing, but hopefully I'll remember this next time I need it.

I’ve posted this before, but in case you missed it…
The eye of a hand sewing needle is larger on one side, than the other.
If you have trouble threading your needle, try turning it around. 🪡🧵

I can’t count how many times knowing this has been helpful!!

#quilting #sewing #handstitching #QuiltTip

@BenitaSkinner I'm sorry, what? Has my whole sewing life been a lie? Have I struggled for no reason at all?

I’ve posted this before, but in case you missed it…
The eye of a hand sewing needle is larger on one side, than the other.
If you have trouble threading your needle, try turning it around. 🪡🧵

I can’t count how many times knowing this has been helpful!!

#quilting #sewing #handstitching #QuiltTip

@BenitaSkinner had no idea. Ty

I’ve posted this before, but in case you missed it…
The eye of a hand sewing needle is larger on one side, than the other.
If you have trouble threading your needle, try turning it around. 🪡🧵

I can’t count how many times knowing this has been helpful!!

#quilting #sewing #handstitching #QuiltTip

@BenitaSkinner joining the chorus of "whaaaaaaaa?!"

I’ve posted this before, but in case you missed it…
The eye of a hand sewing needle is larger on one side, than the other.
If you have trouble threading your needle, try turning it around. 🪡🧵

I can’t count how many times knowing this has been helpful!!

#quilting #sewing #handstitching #QuiltTip

I’ve posted this before, but in case you missed it…
The eye of a hand sewing needle is larger on one side, than the other.
If you have trouble threading your needle, try turning it around. 🪡🧵

I can’t count how many times knowing this has been helpful!!

#quilting #sewing #handstitching #QuiltTip

@BenitaSkinner
And I learn this NOW? After 25 years of using hand needles...

@BenitaSkinner joining the chorus of "whaaaaaaaa?!"

@Tattie @BenitaSkinner Ha ha, me too!!

@BenitaSkinner @moniquenwerk Hang on, 2 amazing tips in this thread? Thank you.

@BenitaSkinner But both ends hurt if they puncture you! (Guess who always uses a thimble these days...)

@BenitaSkinner THE HECK YOU SAY

Today I learned! Thank you for sharing this!!

@BenitaSkinner
Ooh, I didn't know that!