Best needles to use

Slige

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

xstitchmaven

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

Slige

thank you i've never tried them

hanjah

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

I use local needles, so there's 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

John James, I prefer the size 26 petites.

chickenlady88

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

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2020-9-30 17:28
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

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.

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