Sometimes a great notion!

By Linda Griepentrog, Gwiz Creative Services

A simple notion can be a great add-on sale for your customers and offer PR opportunities for your store as well. Klaer International’s Needle Threader set offers needleworkers and sewers three small treasures.

Available in a clear vinyl protective envelope, the packaged set contains one each of the UltraFine, All-purpose and Needlework threaders.

The UltraFine version is made from super-fine stainless steel wire and is designed for threading the following needles: betweens size 12, sharps size 11 and 12, milliners size 11, and size 10 and 12 beading. The wire loop is formed into a sharp, diamond-shape point perfect for effortlessly entering tiny needle eyes carrying fine threads.

The All-purpose threader has a slightly larger stainless steel, diamond-shape wire loop suitable for larger needles, and also features a convenient recessed thread cutter on the handle.

The Needlework threader offers a square shaped stainless steel wire and is perfect for threading tapestry and chenille needles. Because of the larger opening, this threader works well with embroidery floss, ribbon, yarn, pearl cotton and other novelty threads. The wire’s exclusive square shape allows the thread to spread out as it’s being pulled through the needle eye, simplifying the threading process and protecting delicate strands.

Both the All-purpose and Needlework threaders appeal to stitchers who like to wear their tools, as they feature a hole for attaching to a chatelaine or ribbon. Some needleworkers use the hole to attach the threader to the border of their current stitchery project.

All of the threaders utilize a heat-sealing process to anchor the wire to the handle, reducing the wire breakage often found with inexpensive threaders.

As a retailer, you can have the threader handles imprinted with your store logo or design, or a special event commemoration, such as a store opening or anniversary.

Whether you use the threaders as a gift with purchase or for promotional events, or sell them as a much-used needlework notion, your customers will be back to share them with their friends. For details, contact Klaer International at needlethreaders@aol.com or call 1-203-329-7001.