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Trolley Needle Thread Controller

5 stars out of 5 (11 reviews)

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$9.00  $8.09

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Designer: Yarn Works
Item: YW-NT
Type: Quilting Notions

Multi-purpose thread controller and finger protector. Designed to eliminate the turning and twisting of fibers when performing needlepoint, smocking, seams, hems and stitching ruffles. It will control multiple threads for smooth professional results. The Trolley Needle is worn on the middle finger and is easy to use. Adjustable to any finger size.

What Other Stitchers Are Saying
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5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 09/12/2025 - Awkward and painful..
Useful tool, but it’s awkward and uncomfortable. I will try again to make it work, but not hopeful.

5 stars out of 5 from Germany Tiny Germany flag on 08/31/2025

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 02/19/2025 - Trolley Needles are the *best* laying tools!!!
I originally learned about trolley needles on YouTube & *had* to get one once I saw them! I think I have four or five now--three in project boxes & one or two back-ups. I've used them for around two years now & they have made *such* a difference in my stitching! I would recommend these to *any* stitcher who wants to improve the look of their cross stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, or really *any* needlework!

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 03/05/2024 - Good product
Splendid tool. Great laying tool. Very well made,sure it will last forever but still plan on purchasing another. Worth every penny.

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 09/13/2016 - Never heard of this tool
I haven't really had a chance to use it yet but I am excited about this thing called "Trolley Needle Thread Controller" I have been watching videos on how to use it properly. On my next project it will come in handy.

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 02/24/2016 - Don't cross stitch without it!!
How have I not known about this before? I have done several large projects and taken such care in the stitching, spending many hours overall just trying to get the threads to lay parallel to each other. I was doing all the "right" techniques, letting the thread hang to get the twist out and even "railroading". Then I read about "laying tools" and instantly recognized this might be the solution to my problem. Oh. My. Goodness. This trolley needle is THE solution to the craftsperson's problem. Now my stitches ALL are predictably flat and the threads lay parallel and uniform in a tiny fraction of the time it used to take me to get far less predictable results.If the stitcher in your life doesn't yet have a trolley needle, buy it as a gift. They will thank you!! And if turns out they already had one, that's OK. Now they'll have one for their travel kit -

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 09/28/2015 - My Go-To Laying Tool
I use this as a laying tool when I cross stitch and do embroidery. The finger cap is adjustable for diameter and taper so you can fit it to your finger no matter the size. I ordered this as my second trolley needle so I can fit one to my index finger and one to my thumb -- no matter what I'm doing, I use either the index finger or thumb as my laying tool and this way I have a trolley needle already fitted to whichever finger I'm going to use. The first needle I have is over 30 years old and it is a bit heavier and the fingercap has more adjustment, but this trolley needle is quite adequate for the purpose.

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 03/07/2015 - Trolly
This is really nice! Great for 2strands of thread

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 02/10/2015 - trolly needle thread controller
only purchased a new one because lost the old one I had for 10 years plus. it is great for laying thread in any project. was lost without it

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 01/03/2015 - My favorite laying tool
This is my favorite laying tool when I am working on a scrolling frame. This is my second Trolley Needle Thread Controller. I'm starting a new sampler andI am going to attach this tool to the frame so it will be right there at hand whenever INeed it.

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 11/22/2014 - Love it.
I really don't know how I went without it all this time!


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