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Oct 17, 2023Liked by Cale Schoenberg

Very well done!!! Especially liked the info on how to prevent lateral movement of needle threader and your straightening tool.

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Thank you, Jacque

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Jul 18, 2023Liked by Cale Schoenberg

I look forward to your articles. I find them very helpful. I dislike breaking things, so I will try to heed your cautions. Thank you

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Jul 17, 2023Liked by Cale Schoenberg

Just excellent! Thank you so much! Your informative articles are so helpful!

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Jul 16, 2023Liked by Cale Schoenberg

I don't use my needle threaders because I couldn't get them to work. Now I know why. I usually use size 11 needles. I'll try with a larger needle to make sure they work. TY

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Jul 16, 2023Liked by Cale Schoenberg

That was really helpful, Cale! Especially since I've had to have you unbend a hook for me. I do remember that on my old Pfaff, it was never this delicate and "touchy". But I'm really glad to know how to avoid problems on my new machine. Thanks!

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Appreciate the detail and pics. Very helpful! Now back to machine and hope I did not bend the wire hook!

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there are few things I like more than a well-functioning needle threader, and few things I find more frustrating than when it doesn't work. When the latter happens, the first thing I do is mount my Janome's magnifying lens (I have three different lens strengths that came with an enhanced accessories package) so that I can see exactly what is going on. The magnification makes all the difference in understanding the problem. It's usually a slightly bent needle, but I have also had to bend the tiny hook on the threader back into proper position. Thanks for the thorough breakdown.

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I so look forward to each of your postings! I just learn so much and it takes some of the fear factor out of using my machine!

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