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Slige Publish time 2015-5-10 20:58

Best needles to use

I use 28 piecemaker needles generally on either 28ct or 32ct linen
what do you use or suggest?

xstitchmaven Publish time 2015-5-11 14:07

I really like Bohins tapestry needles, they seem to last longer than other ones.In terms of size, I think I prefer 24 or 26.

Slige Publish time 2015-5-12 08:11

thank you ive never tried them

hanjah Publish time 2015-6-2 14:53

I use sizes 26 (for Aida 16ct and Belfast Linen 32ct) and 28 (for Aida 18ct, Lugana 25 and for backstitches).
In UK I buy DMC or John James needles.

imuni55 Publish time 2015-7-13 05:54

I use local needles, so theres no need to mention the name ))) always 32 count linen (or 16 Aida), tapestry needles - #26 for 2 threads or #24 for 4-5 threads.

xxstitcher Publish time 2020-10-1 09:28

John James, I prefer the size 26 petites.

chickenlady88 Publish time 2020-11-19 21:35

I just got my first piecemakers needles, size 26 on 28 ct linen, 2 over 2.Love them, they are smooth, easy to thread

JMajcher Publish time 2020-12-25 13:54

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John James, I prefer the size 26 petites.

I do, too.Somehow I stitch faster with the petites. And I waste a bit less thread, too.

Lolgimante Publish time 2021-1-26 23:42

I mostly use chinese needles cause they are cheap. But when I ordered my silks, I got some fully golden needles (not just gold plated). I wonder if they are better to work with silks.

htsear13 Publish time 2022-2-10 10:24

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