Now, thread your needle,
And knot your thread;
If you know how—
Please do as I’ve said.”
To thread a zephyr needle
“Yes,” laughed Mary Frances. “I know how to knot my thread; I’ll show you, after I get this needle threaded—now!”
1. I wind the thread around the tip of the first finger of my left hand.
2. I press it with my thumb and roll the thread downward to the tip end of my finger—so!
3. Then I bring the second finger over the thread on the thumb.
4. Then draw the thread tight with the right hand as I hold it.”