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Home » Wotza Wednesday – What’s a Cheater Needle?

Wotza Wednesday – What’s a Cheater Needle?

April 22, 2015 by Nanny 11 Comments

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Today I have a question from Gail:

“Nanny what’s a Cheater needle?   Can you explain please?”

Thanks Gail – a great question!

A Cheater Needle is just another name for a Self Threading Needle.  These are used widely by hand stitchers and are especially handy for those with impaired vision.  They are available at any of the supply stores.

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The needle has a slit at the top of the eye

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You simply place the thread across the top and tug lightly and the threads move down into the eye!

I have just been using one of these to finish off a quilt I am working on.  They make hiding threads a breeze! (and not only in quilting)

I began these rows at the seam by drawing the bobbin thread out before starting sewing.  (This avoids knotting up a mess on the back and gives a much neater finish than backstitching )

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I knotted the two threads ( top and bobbin) together

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Put the needle down into the quilt and ‘threaded’ the needle

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Pulled the needle through, and gently tugged the knot into the quilt – I love the way you hear/feel it pop!

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Then I simply trimmed the threads.

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Here it is all finished:

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Thanks for the question Gail.   As you can see, the cheater needle or self threading needle is a very handy item to have in your sewing kit!

Don’t forget, if you have a Wotza question for me just send  a message and I’ll do my best to answer.

Until next time

Nanny xx

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  1. Kate says

    April 22, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    Good tips there Nanny! Thanks <3
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    • nannycra says

      April 22, 2015 at 7:27 pm

      Thanks Kate and you are welcome! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lorraine Schreiweis says

    April 22, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    I love my cheater needle. Makes my quilting south easier when it time to hide those threads.

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    • nannycra says

      April 22, 2015 at 7:28 pm

      Thanks Lorraine! So much easier than trying to ‘thread’ a needle! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Pam @Threading My Way says

    April 22, 2015 at 5:32 pm

    Wouldn’t be without mine, but didn’t know about hiding the threads. Thanks, Margie!
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    • nannycra says

      April 22, 2015 at 7:29 pm

      Thanks Pam – I used to do this with an ordinary needle and it is so much easier with a Self Threader! 🙂

      Reply
  4. barbara woods says

    April 29, 2015 at 4:31 am

    i will be looking for some, thanks

    Reply
    • nannycra says

      April 29, 2015 at 9:22 am

      You are welcome Barbara! You can find them at any sewing supply store! 🙂

      Reply

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