Product Description
Hummingbird Needle Threader with Cutter
Practical, compact and designed for everyday use, the Sew Tasty Humming Bird Threader streamlines one of sewing’s fiddliest jobs. Modelled on a small bird in flight, this tidy tool brings together three useful functions in a single, robust notion: a hook-style needle threader, a protective semi-clear cover, and a discreet thread cutter built into the back of the neck. It’s a thoughtful bit of kit for quilters, embroiderers, bag makers and anyone who regularly swaps needles and threads.
Unlike wire loop threaders, the hook mechanism is durable and simple to use: lay the thread into the open hook, guide it through the needle eye, and withdraw—no need to “thread the threader”. This makes it especially handy for thicker threads, slightly fuzzy cottons, or tired eyes at the end of a long piecing session. The semi-clear cover shields the hook when not in use, helping to prevent bends in a project bag or sewing caddy, and the bright body makes it easy to spot on a busy worktable.
The integrated cutter—safely recessed at the back of the bird’s neck—offers a clean snip without hunting for scissors. It’s positioned to keep fingers well away from the edge, and it won’t catch on fabrics or threads in transit. Each threader is lightweight yet sturdy, with a smooth moulded body that sits comfortably in the hand. Available in Green, Blue and Pink, the colours are cheerful without being garish, and they help you identify shared tools at classes or guild meet-ups.
For quilters, the Humming Bird Threader is equally at home beside the machine or in a hand-sewing pouch. It makes quick work of re-threading between chain-pieced units, threading fine needles for English paper piecing, and setting up hand quilting or binding sessions. Dressmakers and general crafters will appreciate the reliable hook for fine sharps and small embroidery needles. The cutter’s neat finish is well-suited to cotton, polyester and most standard sewing threads.
Built for everyday reliability rather than novelty, this is a quietly efficient notion that earns its space in your toolkit.
Other Details
How Makers Use It
- Threading fine needles for EPP, appliqué and hand quilting.
- Quick re-threading at the machine between pieced blocks.
- Setting up embroidery or sashiko with thicker threads.
- Keeping a safe cutter to hand in travel or workshop kits.
- Colour-coding tools for shared studio spaces or classes.
Practical Tips
- Use the hook with the needle eye facing the hook to guide smoothly.
- Replace the semi-clear cover after use to protect the hook.
- Engage the recessed cutter with a gentle, straight pull for a clean snip.
- Avoid forcing the hook through very small beading needles.
- Store in a notions tin or zip pouch to keep the cover and body pristine.
