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4.5
I ordered three packages of these #28 - Bohin Tapestry Needles for my cross stitching way back in January and I love, love, love them! I am so hard on needles and any other brand I’ve ever used usually winds up with the eye snapped off! I don’t know how I manage to snap them right where the eye of the needle starts, but it’s a pain in the neck going through needles all the time. I honestly haven’t broken one of these and they make me very happy!They are an okay needle but I didn't feel they were far superior to the less expensive needles that I purchase. Although not a bad needle I don't think I'd buy them again.Probably a bit small for Aida stitchers. Perfect size down to 40CT linenUsed these in the past but switched to a different brand. I was not pleased as the eyes on the other brand seemed rough and my thread was constantly breaking. I recommend Bohin needles for much smoother stitching.Maybe I'm just tough on needles, but I went through a pack of these in no time. Although I really liked the size and thickness of these needles every one of them has either bent badly or has broken. I'm now using a pack of John James and I'm very pleased with them, so far.These are the best embroidery needles I have ever used! The eye in each needle is perfectly formed and smooth inside and out. No bent eyes and no rough places inside the needle eye for thread to catch on. I’ve been doing embroidery for over 50 years. Sure. These are more expensive, but worth every penny. The John James and DMC needles I just purchased were a WASTE of money! I threw EVERY ONE OUT! Bohin obviously has terrific quality control. John James and DMC could learn from Bohin!Got these for a project I was stitching on linen. Having the right size needles makes all the difference in the world! These are a nice quality and very sturdy considering their delicate size.I adore these needles. They last much longer than the cheap dmc brand needles sold in stores, and they feel nice in your fingers. These small 28 size needles will eventually bend, but they work well for me on my preferred fabrics (32 CT linen, 18 ct aida) so I don't mind buying a few packs to keep my fingers happy.I use to do cross-stitch on a 32 count fabric. It’s perfect.
