Favorite Needles?

3furrycats

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

tricialynn

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

mipontitos

my favourites are John James petite needles
I love them

Cherbarina

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

hailiebaby

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

waidaw

I'm using tapestry petites 28 ;)

htsear13

Following this thread

Knitpurlsm

Thanks for the info!

jazzo

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

Rapsy

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

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

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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).

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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

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

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

Gudrunhart

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

lady_heather

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