Tutorial - How to Use a Cheater Needle in Quilting

A self threading needle is a very handy item to have in your sewing kit

Tutorial at Nanny Craft 4 U Blog

"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.  The needle has a slit at the top of the eye. 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".... Read more