What is your favorite brand of hand sewing needles?
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What is your favorite brand of hand sewing needles?
So far, my favorite brand is John James.
Are there "better" ones available? if so, are they available "locally" - or do they need to be ordered?
Are there "better" ones available? if so, are they available "locally" - or do they need to be ordered?
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I use John James most of the time. I do have some Roxanne needles that are also nice, smooth - they seem to bend a bit sooner than the John James though
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The ones I actually use are the ones I can find and that I can get threaded! I start small and work up. If I can get an 11 John James Sharp or between (quilting ) needle threaded, I am a happy camper.
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My favorites are Foxglove Cottage or Tulip. The Tulip brand are available at many LQS, they come in a cardboard box, with each type in a different color. Foxglove I use most, but have only been able to get them by ordering online. They do have a variety pack in each type available, so that you can try different sizes within that type of needle.
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