I use Quilter's Dream Request and Quilter's Dream Wool if I want bit more loft and fire retardence, especially on baby blankets. Gosh, don't get me started on Fine English needles made quick and cheap in China. All the English brands are made in China now, and then packaged in England. They are no longer the best needles by a long shot.
Bohin needles are Made in France and seems to be the same quality, but I had to go with 10s to get them threaded. the 12s just defeat me. I think I got them from some Ebay seller. Piecemakers are Made in Japan and are indeed okay, if not quite as slick or sharp as the Bohins, they still have quality plating and nicely polished eyes. I may note that my LQS only carries Piecemakers now, when she used to carry John James, Richard Hemmings, and S. Thomas & Sons.
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