"Double Eye" Dare You

by SCHMETZ Needles

Did you know that SCHMETZ has a needle with two eyes?

Yes, the Double Eye needle. Just like the name says, a needle with two eyes - one eye on top of another eye. The Double Eye is terrific for texturing and shading. We have found this needle most successful with straight stitches and the decorative stitches already built into my machines. There are two helpful hints to using this needle: Your thread spools should unwind in opposite directions and . . .

Caution Slow Down


Here's a terrific sample of "stitching in the ditch" using the Double Eye needle, created by Bridget Wilson Matlock from TN.

Stitch & Ditch using SCHMETZ Double Eye Needle Stitch & Ditch using SCHMETZ Double Eye Needle Stitch & Ditch using SCHMETZ Double Eye Needle   

Stitching in the Ditch using yellow and variegated blue threads.

Stitches are more pronounced with the Double Eye. Try the Double Eye needle with different thread colors or even different types of threads. Have some fun! We "Double Eye" dare you!

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