I purchased some expensive hand quilting needles, and popped two in one day. The package reads "Does not bend easily. The ultimatge balance between hardness and flexibility." I thought I was getting something that would last me a very long time. The owner of the LQS (50 miles from home) said I should never have to buy another quilting needle unless I loose these. Package also reads Pierces Smoothly through fabric. Black Gold Needles... They might pierce smoothly but sorta drags. My usual quilt needles cost about $1.85 for 20 needles, about 9 cents each.These were $5.50 for 6 needles, about 91 cents each. The owner of the shop is going to give me store credit. Think I'll rush on over (50 miles) for that store credit. I am pretty sure this was just a bad batch.
Quilt I was working on when I broke needle
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Needle pack, broke needle taped on paper, thread I used.
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Less expensive and good needles I don't break so easily.
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