Colonial Needle CNT-1 2-In-1 Needle Threader, Multi-Colour

This is a traditional needle threader with a twist. It has two sizes of threader, one for normal cotton/polyester thread and one for heavier yarn. It comes in a pen shape and the threaders are protected within the pen. You just pop them out and push the rounded end into the end of the pen. This threader is also less easy to lose than my older tiny traditional threaders - I just pop it upright in the container with my other small craft items. I have not had the threader for long so I can't say how robust it is. The smaller threader does look very fine compared to some but, so far, I have not had any problems. This item wasn't cheap but it does the job well. It was worth waiting for it to arrive from the USA.

Great idea for threading needles. I never used to have a problem threading needles, but my eyesight has slightly deteriorated, so was having occasional problems when sewing, this threader is easy to use, and has not broken like cheaper versions.

Arrived promptly. Does the job as it should. More sturdy than ones I have had before, but looks fragile so am being very careful with it.

When you cannot see to thread needle this is ideal to use.

Does what it’s suppose to do,waited a little for delivery from the USA but a genius idea for threading backwards on a sewing machine. Also great for manual needle threading so much easier when your eyesight is deteriorating.

I bought these in my search for a decent needle thread for embroidery floss/yarn - up to six strands. These 2 threaders are stronger than the standard ones which break immediately you try to use them for embroidery. However, they share the same problem of being very unstable. The wire itself bends out of shape easily, and they aren't really strong enough to pull through more than a couple of strands of embroidery for long. The smaller one broke within a week - the wire twisted and then split. The larger one broke on the day I started to use it - the wire pulled away from the threader. The usual story! When will someone make a decent needle threader, designed for embroidery, which can handle six-strand embroidery yarn, but does not assume you are using a giant needle!

Nice size easy to find in my craft bag

I was very dissappointed in the quality of this item given the price. It is not much more than the ebasic aluminium ones. I had trouble getting it to go through the needle on my sewing machine and, even though I eventually did, my machine has a front loading thread so it was of no use as it pulls the thread from back to front. Asked for refund.