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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
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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....

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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.


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I have never seen or tried that needle. I can see how it could come in handy sometimes.
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Wow I’ve never seen a needle like that.  Might need it some day.
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Interesting, I'll have to be on the lookout for one
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Interesting, have never seen this one before
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No me parecen practicas.
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Thank you for sharing:):D
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That’s awesome
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Nice. I've never seen this kind of needle before. What brand is it?
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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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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.  Details Reply Post time 2015-4-1 09:25
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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

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I can't take credit for the photo, it was found online. But I do like these needles.  Details Reply Post time 2013-6-30 04:52
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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.
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Think I will have to check them out...worth it for those short threads.:lol

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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  Details Reply Post time 2013-8-12 07:27
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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.
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Good to know, I like how everyone says what they know.;P
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I never seem it
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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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