Array ( [0] => Array ( [pid] => 3657823 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 150736 [first] => 1 [author] => cute.panda.sue [authorid] => 49901 [subject] => Spiral Eye Needles [dateline] => 1372535741 [message] => Has anybody else used this? I found this nifty little needle when I first started cross stitching because I was horrible at threading my needles... I love this! While it's not good for everything, like when I am burying the thread I'm finishing because the end is slightly fatter than normal needles, it does save me lots of time when I accidentally pull my thread out of my needle, no more licking and trimming the thread over and over.... What are your thoughts? [attach]429696[/attach] [useip] => 68.105.78.243 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 2 [rate] => 4 [ratetimes] => 1 [status] => 0 [tags] => [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 1 ) [1] => Array ( [pid] => 24253628 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 150736 [first] => 0 [author] => KatharinaV-NL [authorid] => 265116 [subject] => [dateline] => 1598778018 [message] => [i=s] Edited by KatharinaV-NL at 2020-8-30 09:23 [/i] Yes, I agree they're very useful!! Sometimes they hook into the fabric though. Because the opening is on the side. I buy them whenever I can. Not every shop sells them. And they can break a bit more often. To make a metal needle like this, more thickness of the metal around the eye is needed to prevent it from breaking. It's a balance between making the eye thin enough so the needle slides through easily vs. making the eye thick enough to prevent it from breaking. Also there is difference in brands and making. These kind of needles sold under the brand Prym (Germany) are considered good. Pony (India) however is considered lesser quality (sorry if you are a Pony fan, really don't want to hurt anyones feelings here!) I personally like the kind with the slit-opening-on-the-top the best. [attach]1424073[/attach] [useip] => 85.144.117.178 [port] => 26070 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 2 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 17 [hotrecommended] => 1 ) [2] => Array ( [pid] => 15592529 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 150736 [first] => 0 [author] => patti6919 [authorid] => 123518 [subject] => [dateline] => 1518548363 [message] => I have never seen or tried that needle. I can see how it could come in handy sometimes. 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I've never seen this kind of needle before. What brand is it? [useip] => 120.29.158.130 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 2 ) [10] => Array ( [pid] => 3657993 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 150736 [first] => 0 [author] => cute.panda.sue [authorid] => 49901 [subject] => [dateline] => 1372537501 [message] => The brand is just that, Spiral Eye Needles. They were invented by a woman in the US and it is made in the USA as well... There is also a cheap copy of it called the one second needle, of which I read is made in China and of lower quality (no size selection, and sometimes frays/cuts threads). If you search for Spiral Eye needles it'll take you right to the site... 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I have found a downside to these needles... the threading end feels a little "thicker" than the regular needles, and if you don't pull it all through in one quick motion, it could get stuck in the already stitched threads... To me, they're very good for when I worked on Dimensions stuff with their often 4~5 threads, since those are a pain to put in needles. but from now on, 2 threads or less, I stick to regular tapestry needles. 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They were invented by a woman in the US and it is made i ...[/quote] That is so interesting! I will have to look for them. I know this is a very old discussion, but I am new and reading everything I can. [useip] => 50.130.49.74 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 10 ) ) Spiral Eye Needles-Cross stitch Communication / Download (only reply)-Stitch Tips|Tricks-PinDIY.com - Powered by Discuz! Archiver

cute.panda.sue Publish time 2013-6-30 03:55

Spiral Eye Needles

Has anybody else used this? I found this nifty little needle when I first started cross stitching because I washorrible at threading my needles... I love this! While it's not good for everything, like when I am burying the thread I'm finishing because the end is slightly fatter than normal needles, it does save me lots of time when I accidentally pull my thread out of my needle, no more licking and trimming the thread over and over....

What are your thoughts?





KatharinaV-NL Publish time 2020-8-30 17:00

Edited by KatharinaV-NL at 2020-8-30 09:23

Yes, I agree they're very useful!!

Sometimes they hook into the fabric though. Because the opening is on the side.
I buy them whenever I can. Not every shop sells them.

And they can break a bit more often.
To make a metal needle like this, more thickness of the metal around the eye is needed to prevent it from breaking.
It's a balance between making the eye thin enough so the needle slides through easily vs. making the eye thick enough to prevent it from breaking.

Also there is difference in brands and making.
These kind of needles sold under the brand Prym (Germany) are considered good.
Pony (India) however is considered lesser quality (sorry if you are a Pony fan, really don't want to hurt anyones feelings here!)

I personally like the kind with the slit-opening-on-the-top the best.



patti6919 Publish time 2018-2-14 02:59

I have never seen or tried that needle. I can see how it could come in handy sometimes.

Sarge Publish time 2018-2-23 01:24

Wow I’ve never seen a needle like that.Might need it some day.

mardy Publish time 2020-8-30 10:45

Interesting, I'll have to be on the lookout for one

Cherbarina Publish time 2017-7-21 10:49

Interesting, have never seen this one before

seditas Publish time 2018-2-21 03:59

No me parecen practicas.

pinklyevasleep Publish time 2018-2-14 13:17

Thank you for sharing:):D

htsear13 Publish time 2022-2-10 10:35

That’s awesome

fei2x Publish time 2013-6-30 04:07

Nice. I've never seen this kind of needle before. What brand is it?

cute.panda.sue Publish time 2013-6-30 04:25

The brand is just that, Spiral Eye Needles. They were invented by a woman in the US and it is made in the USA as well... There is also a cheap copy of it called the one second needle, of which I read is made in China and of lower quality (no size selection, and sometimes frays/cuts threads). If you search for Spiral Eye needles it'll take you right to the site...

nanasitasue Publish time 2013-6-30 04:47

I've heard of these but never seen one close up (good photo!)

Worth thinking about if you have great problems threading needles. Thanks Yenilaia

cute.panda.sue Publish time 2013-6-30 04:52

nanasitasue replied at 2013-6-30 04:47 static/image/common/back.gif
I've heard of these but never seen one close up (good photo!)

Worth thinking about if you have grea ...

I can't take credit for the photo, it was found online. But I do like these needles.

GrannyNeedle55 Publish time 2013-8-12 05:43

Think I will have to check them out...worth it for those short threads.:lol

cute.panda.sue Publish time 2013-8-12 07:27

Kathy2eggs replied at 2013-8-12 05:43 static/image/common/back.gif
Think I will have to check them out...worth it for those short threads.

Hmmm... I have found a downside to these needles... the threading end feels a little "thicker" than the regular needles, and if you don't pull it all through in one quick motion, it could get stuck in the already stitched threads... To me, they're very good for when I worked on Dimensions stuff with their often 4~5 threads, since those are a pain to put in needles. but from now on, 2 threads or less, I stick to regular tapestry needles.

GrannyNeedle55 Publish time 2013-8-12 08:19

Good to know, I like how everyone says what they know.;P

Veronik Publish time 2015-3-25 02:31

I never seem it

Lakeland Publish time 2015-4-1 09:25

static/image/common/user_online.gif Yenilaia static/image/common/clock.gif 2013-6-29 14:25 static/image/common/back.gif
The brand is just that, Spiral Eye Needles. They were invented by a woman in the US and it is made i ...

That is so interesting!I will have to look for them.I know this is a very old discussion, but I am new and reading everything I can.
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