lscho4jm

While hand quilting the fine tips of my
needles break off. I can still quilt with it
but it is a definite difference. What needles
is everyone using? I thought these were
John James and my first time using them.

Jan in VA

Have you tried Clover Quilting Betweens? Perhaps the John James needles you were using were not the short betweens?

SusieQOH

I used to use Piecemakers but I just got some Tulip size 10 and they are really nice.

Genden

Hiroshima Tulip are the very best. They are a little more expensive, but seldom bend and I have never had one break.

ptquilts

I bought a gross of Coats Betweens and I have never had a tip break off. I have had some break in half.

Sync

John James betweens have a tendency to bend very easily. I use Roxanne's betweens size 11 or 12.

NJ Quilter

I prefer Roxanne's between needles as well. Usually size 11. I don't think I've ever had a tip break off. Have had some bend but that's about it.

ckcowl

Roxanne and Tulip hand needles are my favorites, I do use a lot of John James embroidery, straw, or Millners for hand embroidery work.

HettyB

I use John James and, for me they hold up pretty well especially as I use the spoon quilting technique so the tips hit metal quite hard and I load on about 5 stitches. It is rare that I break one. However, after a while, they do form a bend which suits my method, so I am pleased with them.

HettyB

mojo11

I use John James or Clover #10 for hand quilting. I got some Roxanne needles and every point was dull. Threw them away.