What are the best needles for cross stitch?

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Have you ever wondered if there is a 'best' needle for cross stitch?
Well...it's complicated!
So let's look at some important differences between needles that you can look out for and discuss different variations on the tapestry needle such as gold plated or ball tip needles.
Watch the video to find out what I think is the most important factor in determining whether a needle is good or not!
I've also tested 10 different needles in several blind scenarios to see which I liked best so come and see which was my favourite brand.
Chapters;
00:00 Start
02:54 Petite needles
04:06 Gold plated needles
06:08 Platinum plated needles
06:40 Twin pointed needles
07:42 Ball tip/easy guide needles
08:44 Testing intro
09:30 Basic needle differences (length/width/eye size)
12:38 Testing process
13:38 Ball tip needle test
15:26 Heart motif stitch tests
16:21 Real life stitch tests
16:49 The most important factor for a good needle
17:50 Needle ranking worst to best
22:41 Needle costs
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@mazestitching5182 3 месяца назад

I use John James 26 and 28 for the most part but have ordered me a set of tulip and piecemaker needles now. I don´t know what is wrong with the JJ needles but its the only brand that I have so much problems with getting black and dull needles after a very short time of stitching. Although they stitch very nice. I like the petite ones more then the regular. Personally I think that needles from Japan have a much higher quality. And I rather pay more for my needles then having a lot more problems while stitching. DMC I never tried because when I got into stitching years back they already had so much negative reviews that I didn´t even bother looking into them further. I also recently bought a stitching kit from china and it came with 3 noname brand needles which I surprisingly liked very much. So if someone has problems finding the perfect needle it might be worth looking into asian needles in general and also noname brands. Because a named brand doesn´t necc. always mean that you will get high quality good needles. Thank you for another great tutorial @Catkin and Lillie. The time and effort you have put into this video leaves me speechless. I can not thank you enough. Needles - Hot topic indeed.

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

Goodness, that's odd with only the John James needles tarnishing so badly...maybe the nickel coating on them is thinner than other needles so wears off more easily and exposes the steel core which is what will then tarnish. Very interesting regarding the Japanese and Chinese needles and maybe I'll get to try them one day! I very much agree that a high price and quality do not always go hand in hand. Thanks so much for your kind words about my video 😊 I do love researching and testing 😂

@margie6534 3 месяца назад

Excellent video! Thank you!

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

You're so very welcome 😊

@h82read 3 месяца назад

Real cool episode. Thanks!

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

You're welcome 😊

@MsRealYankee 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the great review. I learned a lot. Happy stitching 😊

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

You're welcome 😊 Glad it was helpful to you 😄

@lizzerlou2042 3 месяца назад

Thanks for this info! 😊

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

You're welcome 😊

@dk5755 3 месяца назад

Thank you for testing these needles! I’ve been wondering about this lately and have been confused.

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

Great, so happy this was helpful for you 😄

@elizabethmurray4821 Месяц назад

Thank you so much for this Kat. I am with you with Pat''s favourite needles, still have some. I cannot get too many brands so have to chose from Bohin and John James. I too don't like the ball point needles but other stitchers I know love them. I find it a nuisance to change needles to end off running through but I am a tight stitch.

@catkinandlillie Месяц назад

I think I have one Pat's Favourite Needle left! Sounds like you have at least a few good choices there with Bohin and John James. Those ball tip needles are absolute Marmite...you either love them or hate them 😂

@conniecaldwell1330 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

You're welcome 😊

@rosaliepingree4198 3 месяца назад

Thank you for this tutorial! I use the Peacemakers and the Bohin needle. I'm going to try the Milward! Pittsburgh, PA USA

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

You're welcome 😊 It never hurts to have a few brands you love to use so I hope you like the Milwards too 😄

@agnesorourke 2 месяца назад

Hi from Ireland. I loved this video. I'm relatively new to cross stitch and it was great to find that opinions formed in my limited experience, were vindicated by your observations. I bought loads of brands and I often select my inexpensive Milward needles, yet feeling I can't be right in thinking they are very nice to stitch with! I also choose Bohin needles regularly too. I have never come across Piecemakers and can't wait to try them. Thanks so much for all your videos 💚

@catkinandlillie 2 месяца назад

Thank you 😊 I'm glad this video was helpful for you and yup, Milwards for the win! I hope you'll enjoy Piecemakers too 🪡😄

@TinaW1294 3 месяца назад

Thank you for this information! It confirmed what I found about DMC needles. My thread kept tearing but I originally thought it was the needle threader I was using. Then I narrowed it down to the needles so I no longer use DMC. My go to needles are now Bohin - but I also have Piecemakers, Mary Arden and John James (regular needles) but I don't use them as much. Just my preference. Thanks again for taking the time to make this video! Great information!!!

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

Yup, it really seems a lot of stitchers are not loving the DMC needles and so sorry you had to suffer the thread shred but great that you figured out what it was! I'm seeing lots of love for the Bohin. So glad you enjoyed the video 😄

@tinabush3660 3 месяца назад

Great review. It was quite funny that my two favourites DMC and Bohin were your 1st and last 😄. I am going to give the Piecemaker and Milwards a try now after watching this, thank you.

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

It just goes to show how different we all are! I'll be interested to hear how you get on with the Piecemakers and Milwards 😄

@judywarburton3085 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the great video. It turns out that I have found the same problems with the DMC needles, and just love the Bohin needles that I tried next, and bought them in bulk. They are also noticeably more sturdy than the DMC’s, and I can’t confuse them. Your video confirms my choice! I may give Piecemakers a try, too, though I hadn’t heard of them. Cheers, Judy

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

That's great that my video was helpful to you, and really interesting that you found similar things with DMC and Bohin. I've heard a lot of love from other stitchers for Piecemakers so I hope you'll enjoy those too 😄

@helenaMe325 Месяц назад

As a beginner, once again, your videos are so informative 😀😀👍👍

@catkinandlillie Месяц назад

Thank you...always good to know my videos are useful 😄 I have so much fun researching and sharing my findings!

@sharonfennell2932 3 месяца назад

Very interesting video. I love ball point for my full coverage pieces, but can’t use them on other stitching. However my favourite needle for all other stitching is a piece maker.

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

Thank you 😊 That's interesting that you use different needles depending on the project...makes sense though if different needles suit each better 😄 There's been a lot of love for Piecemakers in the comments!

@astar3849 Месяц назад

That's really interesting you found the easy glide with the ball the worst, I used this for my first linen project with a higher count than I've ever used and I found them a dream, I doubt I'll stitch with anything else now, found it so smooth to use and to count, and the eye caused me no problem to thread.

@catkinandlillie Месяц назад

Yeah, I know how much some stitchers like yourself love a ball tip needle which is why I included it but I just couldn't love it...for the reasons in the video. I'm glad you've found it helpful 😄

@astar3849 26 дней назад

@@catkinandlillie I would like to see the cross stitch guilds gold needles reviewed, the claim is the gold doesn't come off, but then why are they sold in packs of ten?

@catkinandlillie 26 дней назад

@@astar3849 Well, I guess that's a fair point! I am not sure they claim that the gold won't come off ever but more that it won't come off anywhere near as quickly because they put a much thicker coating on. They are pretty pricey bit yes, I'll definitely get some to test at some point!

@dawnbarney2659 3 месяца назад

I use DMC Ball tip #26 shorts. Have never had a problem with them. I stitch in hand most of the time. I don't prick my fingers with the ball tipped ones and finding the holes is a lot easier. Really enjoyed your program on the different ones.

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

Ah yes...I forgot that very obvious plus point to ball tip needles which is that you can't stab yourself! I just think it's fab when you can find a needle that really works well for you...and it sounds like you have 😄

@janetrothwell4448 3 месяца назад

When I got back into cross stitching last year, I ordered a kit and it came with a DMC needle and have used the same brand since. I have not had any problems with shredding but I do have a package of Bohin needles which I’m going to change to on my next project start, unless it’s OK to switch needles partway through a project.

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

I don't think there'd be any problem changing needle part way through a project. It will be interesting to know how you find the Bohin compared with the DMC.

@elizabethkrafnick5466 3 месяца назад

This was fabulous! Thank you so much for your thorough research. When I first got into cross stitch I thought there were only DMC. They would bend after one small project and I was constantly replacing them. I found out about Bohin and right now my favorite is. 26 Bohin. But based on what you said and some girls at my last retreat, think I’ll give Piecemakers a try. And ball tip needles are from the devil. LOL

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

Wow, that's really not good with the DMC needles 😱 And I'm glad it's not just me that can't get on with ball tip needles; loved your comment on those 😂 I hope you'll enjoy Piecemakers but if not, you still have Bohin to fall back on. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video; it was fun researching and testing it all 😄

@lindafeinauer5634 3 месяца назад

I love piecemaker for hand quilting. If I can find them for cross stitch I will try them.

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

I hope you find them good 🤞😄 A lot of other cross stitchers have said they are also their faves.

@The.monogamous_cross.stitcher 3 месяца назад

Great video Kat, I’m in the middle of testing needles not so much for likeness but to see how long the needles last I have super acidic fingers so needles tarnish very quickly I’m still in the process of testing so far when I get results I’ll post a video to my channel, my faves so far are the pony with the coloured eye, ball tipped and the piecemakers

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

Looking forward to hearing your findings! I had another comment on here from someone with the same issue and they said Piecemakers were their faves.

@xxELK 23 дня назад

Would love to see all video on this. I have some currently which I think are DMC and they are tarnishing quickly for me. The sensory feeling of a tarnished needle and the smell gives me goosebumps and completely ruins my stitching experience so currently on the hunt for some that do not tarnish so eaily for me.

@The.monogamous_cross.stitcher 23 дня назад

@@xxELK I’ll certainly do a video on it soon so far the pony needles with the coloured eyes last me 3 weeks that’s stitching 5+ hours daily

@daisyrea7219 3 месяца назад

Very interesting video. I use John James tapestry needles and have been using them for years. Will try the milward ones and see what I think. Other tapestry needles you can get are Tulip size 25. Clover and Prym. I have used the gold ones lol they do nothing for me. You can polish needles with a jewellery cloth makes them shine and slick.

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

Good to know I'm not the only one that finds gold needles a bit 'meh' 😂 I'll be on the look out for those other brands you mentioned...ready for part 2?!

@lauramiller1495 2 месяца назад

I found this video very interesting as I have never considered differences between brands. I think all my needles are either John James or DMC (from kits or subscription boxes). Will look for other brands now. I have one of the needles with the eye in the middle but I have not tried it yet (fearing stabbing myself more than usual 😂)

@catkinandlillie 2 месяца назад

I'm glad this was interesting to you and yeah, it's definitely worth trying some different brands and noting how you feel about them.

@maricelfogarty4013 3 месяца назад

Bohin, John James and Piecemaker

@Roxywilde82 3 месяца назад

I guessed piecemkaers and bohin would be the top 2! I'm curious about the Tulip brand neddles. They are from Japan and quite pricy but the few stitchers who use them, swear by them. Perhaps a review from you?

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

Yay! Good guessing 😄 I did wonder about the Tulip needles but they are hard to get hold of and very expensive. I still might just do it at some point as I'm very curious about them too!

@Mamgus_attic 3 месяца назад

I’m sorry to say John James have discontinued the petite needles now. I heard direct from John James 😢 I love them.

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

Oh no...that's very sad since not many manufacturers make them 😞

@tinyspaceliving 3 месяца назад

The worst one for you is the only branded tapestry needle available locally 😢

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

Oh no, that's not good 😞 Would you be able to order online?

@marionanthony1530 3 месяца назад

I have been using Bohin Crewl-Embroidery #9 needles.And found them OK.. I have noticed they fray the floss and sometimes the hole is hard to locate. Slowing me down.Thank You for this information. I am going to shop tomorrow so I can try tapestry. One question. do you use #26 for all thread counts? I imagine. not.

@mazestitching5182 3 месяца назад

26 size is a good allrounder. You can use them on the most common fabric counts no matter if aida or linen/evenweave. But as always it all boils down to preference. So in case you don´t know which needle size you prefer for which fabric or count I recommend buying each a pack of 24, 26 and 28 needles and then trying them out on your fabrics.

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

I definitely think you'll find a tapestry needle easier to use for cross stitch than a crewel needle. I use size 26 for most of my projects as I mostly use 16 or 32 count, but they are great for 14 or 28 count also. I'll go to a size 28 for 18 or 36 count and I also like a size 28 for backstitching. I made another video all about sizing though which will give you loads more detail and info on this. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jeELk8KVodo.htmlsi=agkvTjs0ctsQP7vw I hope that helps 😊

@marionanthony1530 2 месяца назад

@@mazestitching5182 Thank you. I have finally purchased Bohin In the three sizes you mentioned.Now I have to try them out.

@LilyRoseKnits 2 месяца назад

Stupid question from a new cross stitcher - do you have to replace needles often? I'm primarily a knitter and knitting needles last basically forever. I assumed cross stitch needles would last a long time too (except for losing them!)

@catkinandlillie 2 месяца назад

This is an extremely good question and in fact I'm working on a video to answer this because it's not a simple answer! They do need replacing but figuring out how often is a tricky one. Watch this space 👀😄

@XxxJaneXxx 3 месяца назад

Brilliant review….And just what I needed,I’ve tryed so many different ones and not found one I like I do like a point as like you I stitch in hand and use a double pin stitch from the front,so I’ve ordered the bohin to try! Thank you 😊

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

Thank you, and I'm delighted this was helpful to you 😊 I hope you find the Bohin good 🤞😄

@musketeersplus2 3 месяца назад

I feel a little vindicated because some people have given me a hard time about my preference for Piecemakers. I buy them in bulk because my body chemistry eats needles and I kill them so fast. (And no, gold ones are no better, I just kill more expensive needles just as fast! LOL)

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

That's a bit rubbish...both the needle tarnishing and then getting a hard time for your needle preference 😞 We all like what we like and in fact, I've heard a lot of other cross stitchers finding Piecemakers really good to use too 😄

@sunnykat2762 3 месяца назад

I didn’t see any benefit from gold plated when hand piecing for quilting so I did not bother trying it for cross stitch because of this. I use Bohin 28 will go through most of my petite beads. The holes are not all consistent in MH beads so a few out of every pack will not let it go through.

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

Well as you can see...Bohin were one of my faves and I have 28s on hand for beading and also 18 count fabric...not that I tend to pick that very often! Interesting that the gold needles didn't seem any better for quilting either.

@sunnykat2762 3 месяца назад

@@catkinandlillie I agree!

@discobabedesigns4223 3 месяца назад

Hi. Love your videos! Can u tell me where u found the "Craftiness is Happiness" pattern? I adore it and would love to make it for myself. Thanks. Happy crafting!😊

@catkinandlillie 3 месяца назад

Thank you 😊 Unfortunately that lovely design was in a Cotton & Twine subscription box and the pattern has never been released anywhere else 😞 It was an Emma Congden design so it is worth keeping an eye out in case it's ever released.

@discobabedesigns4223 3 месяца назад

@@catkinandlillie ahhh bummer! Ok thx for the info. Have a great day!🙏🩷

@catkinandlillie 2 месяца назад

Would you believe it... www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1690984860/craftiness-is-happiness-cross-stitch It's just been released 😄

@discobabedesigns4223 2 месяца назад

Thank u SO much for letting me know. I immediately purchased the pattern! THANK U! THANK U! THANK U!🥰

@catkinandlillie 2 месяца назад

Ah, you're so welcome and I hope you love stitching it 😄