3furrycats Publish time 2015-6-18 22:58

Favorite Needles?

My favorites are 'petites'.What's everyone else prefer?

tricialynn Publish time 2016-2-3 16:27

I don't have a favourite...just whatever needle size works easiest with the fabric count.

mipontitos Publish time 2016-1-17 21:24

my favourites are John James petite needles
I love them


Cherbarina Publish time 2017-7-21 10:33

I love petites too! You get so much more out of the thread

hailiebaby Publish time 2015-12-12 15:24

my jj and mary arden oxidize so easily , i don't know why......

waidaw Publish time 2017-8-28 22:46

I'm using tapestry petites 28 ;)

htsear13 Publish time 2022-2-10 05:42

Following this thread

Knitpurlsm Publish time 2024-4-8 02:49

Thanks for the info!

jazzo Publish time 2015-6-19 01:58

I have not heard of these needles could you provide a link please

Rapsy Publish time 2015-6-19 11:58

I use only Bohin's now.They are highly shined, so they slide through fabric easily and help with needle fatigue.
I think you can find Bohin's at most places.

stitcherex Publish time 2015-6-19 12:36

John James #26 or #28 petites.JJ is English make, but I believe they are available from most online stores.

Mary.Jane Publish time 2015-6-19 20:44

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I use only Bohin's now.They are highly shined, so they slide through fabric easily and help with n ...

I discovered Bohin needles last year, and now too won't use anything else.I'm so picky about my needles!You can get them in bulk for a very reasonable price from Anita Little Stitches (online).

Rapsy Publish time 2015-6-20 05:52

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I use only Bohin's now.They are highly shined, so they slide through fabric easily and help with n ...

The only thing about Bohins is that they do lose their shine. They can still be used, of course, but they lose their slide. I do go through more of them.But they aren't expensive by any stretch.

xstitchmaven Publish time 2015-6-20 06:58

I like the Bohin's best for now, though I haven't tried a wide variety of needles.

Size-wise, I think I prefer 26.24 feels a little too big, and 28 feels a little too small, but I'll use them if I need to.

Slige Publish time 2015-6-26 07:11

I used to use solely piecemakers but recently switched to behind. i only use 28

Gudrunhart Publish time 2015-6-26 18:43

Piecemakers every time.The eye of the needle does not wear the thread thin.:)

lady_heather Publish time 2015-6-27 03:25

I use unbranded gold needles. I am allergic too nickel and silver ones always made my hands blotchy and itchy. I just have to be careful because one the gold start coming off it is time to change ;P
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