Array ( [11] => Array ( [pid] => 13569078 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 150736 [first] => 0 [author] => Cherbarina [authorid] => 69051 [subject] => [dateline] => 1500605395 [message] => Interesting, have never seen this one before [useip] => 124.171.86.230 [port] => 51722 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 11 ) [12] => 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. [useip] => 173.168.82.0 [port] => 44289 [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] => 12 ) [13] => Array ( [pid] => 15596088 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 150736 [first] => 0 [author] => pinklyevasleep [authorid] => 118907 [subject] => [dateline] => 1518585440 [message] => Thank you for sharing:):D [useip] => 119.237.85.227 [port] => 32145 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 13 ) [14] => Array ( [pid] => 15677760 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 150736 [first] => 0 [author] => seditas [authorid] => 51435 [subject] => [dateline] => 1519156744 [message] => No me parecen practicas. [useip] => 95.19.133.28 [port] => 25221 [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] => 14 ) [15] => Array ( [pid] => 15701780 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 150736 [first] => 0 [author] => Sarge [authorid] => 75675 [subject] => [dateline] => 1519320246 [message] => Wow I’ve never seen a needle like that. Might need it some day. [useip] => 162.158.59.249 [port] => 15113 [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] => 15 ) [16] => Array ( [pid] => 24251734 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 150736 [first] => 0 [author] => mardy [authorid] => 242742 [subject] => [dateline] => 1598755537 [message] => Interesting, I'll have to be on the lookout for one [useip] => 67.218.213.26 [port] => 35904 [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] => 16 ) [17] => 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 ) [18] => Array ( [pid] => 31133754 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 150736 [first] => 0 [author] => htsear13 [authorid] => 331021 [subject] => [dateline] => 1644460540 [message] => That’s awesome [useip] => 76.102.199.150 [port] => 40280 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 18 ) ) Spiral Eye Needles-Cross stitch Communication / Download (only reply)-Stitch Tips|Tricks-PinDIY.com - Powered by Discuz! Archiver

Cherbarina Publish time 2017-7-21 10:49

Interesting, have never seen this one before

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.

pinklyevasleep Publish time 2018-2-14 13:17

Thank you for sharing:):D

seditas Publish time 2018-2-21 03:59

No me parecen practicas.

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

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.



htsear13 Publish time 2022-2-10 10:35

That’s awesome
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