It's easy to thread your needles with these stainless steel big eye needles from Beadalon. These needles are 2.25 inches in length and come in a pack of four. Nearly the entire length of the needle opens up to accommodate for your thread. Simply slip the thread through and start your projects. You don't have to waste time trying to line up the thread perfectly with a small eye. Use these needles for adding beads with small stringing holes to your projects.