This is a link to Penny's quilting website, you'll see the little tool and an explanation about it right away. Her site is McAfee secure, so no worries about that, and super interesting besides, if you like quilting. Hugs, Marji

Thanks Marji but so far I have no problems changing needles. Of course this is good to know because who knows what tomorrow may bring.*

One of my machines came with a tool to use when going over thick seams. It also has a special hole in it to place the needle when replacing. It even has a flat side so the needle doen't turn. It is really great. Makes it easier to replace-- don't have all of those fingers in the way of seeing!!!

never seen this before, just curious if they sell it here ( netherlands) as well.

Thanks! What a handy little tool to have!

Hi Marji,
I am happy to see you are back!
I asked some friends of mine to have a long and hot bath so we can send you this:
Chicken Soup!

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by marjialexa 17 Oct 2009

Oh, Eva, how adorable!! Hee hee hee, thanks!! Hugs, Marji

My daughter has a Singer machine and hers came with a tool for changing needles and it is the ONLY thing of her machine that I like!! I wouldn't give up my Brother so I do manage to change needles without too many problems. BUT with all they spend on these machines WHY can't they add more height between the machine and presserfoot!!!

Nice little gadget. My 16 year old serger came with a cleaning brush with a small hole in the top of the handle in which a needle can be placed, works great for me on all my machines.

I have a similar tool that came with my serger. One side holds the needle, the other side threads it. I'll show it to you sometime, I'm sure Anne has them at the shop.

WOW, that is a great little needle grabber - hope it works as good as it says it does. *4U

Sounds like a great little tool; I usually use my curved tweezers or little forceps to change the machine needles. It is so difficult to get fingers into the space. Bookmarked the site to explore later!
Merci beaucoup,
*4u.
Jacqueline

I have 2 of those I got at a hardware store! Never thought to use them for the needles! I use them to turn things right side out, pull tear away from inside things, etc. They are heaven sent for arthritic hands!

Sounds like a great thing to have I have little tiny fingers some times they do not want to work.

Hey Marji, I have always used a pair of curved forceps, like the medico's use, readily available at craft shops now as people learn to appreciate how great they are, even for grabbing that elusive bobbin thread from under the foot and pulling it out. And great fro getting underneath a hoop or inside the machine to pull out threads, you can lock the grip so it won't let go, which gives you more control.
Hugs n roses, Meganne

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by lenamae 16 Oct 2009

I have these in all sizes I used to work in a hospital have them and sissors.

by meganne 16 Oct 2009

Oh, mine are about 7 inches long and only cost $2.95 Saving $2.05 and have more than one use, great for grabbing those jump stitches when you cut them (while embroidering) and can't get hold of the the secured end to cut it off. You'll wonder how you lived without them. :-)

by marjialexa 16 Oct 2009

My late DH worked for years in a hospital and the morgue, so I have tons of these somewhere. He used to use them for making ship models, I'll see what they do for me. I'm having trouble with loopy things like scissors, though, really bad thumb, no grip. Hugs, Marji

by dkjack 17 Oct 2009

hmmmmmmmmmm. My husband was a paramedic for years. I use them at work to grab the tiny bits of paper the copier decides to eat. I'll have to "borrow" some more of his stash for my sewing room. :)

by meganne 17 Oct 2009

That's why these are so good Marji, once you grab hold you don't need any thumb pressure, it holds things for you.
I'm also having thumb trouble since I broke my Scaphoid bone, I'd be lost without these. I even just bought another pair to keep with other machine.
hugs n love, M

by mops 17 Oct 2009

These look great, I normally use a pair of curved tweezers, but you have to apply pressure all the time. I'll have to look around for one of those here. Shipping will be so much more expensive than the item itself.

by marietta 17 Oct 2009

I also have a medical set, with three kinds of scissors, some needles and a even some very sharp scalpels, that I use in various places when I sew. U also find the tweezers wonderfull, especially when I need to thread my industrial overlock (I think you ladies call it a serger).