Love my Roxanne needles. I can thread my needle without using (and breaking) needle threaders, and the thicker hand quilting thread goes through the eye so easily. Was not able to find any Roxanne needles at the local quilt shop, but was able to find them on line. $8 for 50 of the Roxanne #10 Betweens.. paid $4.50 s & h as well. These should last me a long time..