Favorite Needles?

3furrycats

My favorites are petites.  Whats everyone else prefer?

hailiebaby

my jj and mary arden oxidize so easily , i dont know why......

jazzo

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

Rapsy

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

stitcherex

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

Mary.Jane

Rapsy 2015-6-18 23:58
I use only Bohins now.  They are highly shined, so they slide through fabric easily and help with n ...

I discovered Bohin needles last year, and now too wont use anything else.  Im so picky about my needles!  You can get them in bulk for a very reasonable price from Anita Little Stitches (online).

Rapsy

Rapsy 2015-6-19 11:58
I use only Bohins 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 arent expensive by any stretch.

xstitchmaven

I like the Bohins best for now, though I havent 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 Ill 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