The Fons & Porter Self Threading Needles make stitching quick and easy. This pack consists of 12 nickel-plated, self threading needles. Made from premium quality steel, these needles are sturdy enough to last long. In order to thread the needle, simply stretch the thread across the V-shaped slot above the needle's eye and pull it downward into the eye. These easy-to-use, self-threading needles are great for quilting or machine applique projects and come in assorted sizes of 4, 6 and 8.