It can be frustrating to get the darning pile together just to discover that your needle is blunt. A blunt needle can damage fabric if you try to force it through. This article provides a fast and easy technique to fix your blunt needle.

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[edit] Steps

Obtain an emery board. Most of us have one of these sitting about in the bathroom cabinet.
Rub the emery board around the point of the needle. This should sharpen the needle point.
Use soap. If you are still experiencing difficulties in pushing through the needle after using the emery board, rub the needle (entire length) across a bar of dry soap. As you continue to work with your fabric, stick the needle point into the bar of soap occasionally to continue giving it a smooth edge. The soap does not damage the fabric.

[edit] Tips

It's helpful to sharpen needles before putting them back so that they are ready for the next time that you need them.
Keep an emery board in the sewing basket for quick sharpening access.