On the recommendation of a friend I bought a package of these new, Black Gold, needles from a vendor at Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival. There was much buzz (among my friends!) about them being almost one dollar apiece! That is a high price to pay for a hand sewing needle, no question about it, but... then I used one! This is, without any doubt, the smoothest needle I have ever used! I stitched some binding down last evening and the difference is remarkable, my stitches have never looked better and the process was virtually effortless. Yep, these are expensive needles... and, as far as I am concerned, worth every penny! Isn't it amazing when you discover something you didn't even know you needed until you use it? That's the way I was about my first microwave too. Check these out, you'll be a convert; they come in Sharps and Betweens.Life is Good!
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Do they carry them at our LQS? If so, maybe when we come through there in June, I can purchase me some. I brought my embroidery work with me, but have discovered that my arthritis will not allow me to embroider. Maybe having a better needle will help. I purchased some new ones before I left, but I can't use them either......AHHHHH, the joys of getting old!
Ooh I can't wait to try mine out!
Thanks for posting about these needles.....I've just begun to get into needles for different projects....imagine not know all these years.
Oh Thank Goodness! Hopefully everyone who purchased will like them too! I haven't tried mine yet but hope all my unfinished applique projects will go faster now;)
p.s. did I tell you I ordered some yesterday? Thanks for the heads up!
Oh, I will have to look for these!! My needles have been used...and used...and used!!
I had not heard of these needles, but I will sure try them out.
Thanks for sharing the information.
I am headed to the quilt shop tomorrow. I will have to check and see if they have these. Anything to make hand sewing easier would be worth the money. Have a great day!
Your recommendation is good enough for me! Now off to try to find some online!
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