cutiepie
Publish time 2012-8-26 04:38
I have noticed a difference, for me they last a bit longer. Nickle ones tend to tarnish quicker. I use petite 28 gold plated
alicegale
Publish time 2012-8-27 09:44
I did not like gold needles but like other posters I only use 28 petite
WiseOwl
Publish time 2012-8-27 13:29
I use whatever I have at hand... I always use a size 28 needle..
red1
Publish time 2012-8-27 23:01
I used to get an allergy on my fingers and - being allergic to nickel and believing it to be that - I went over to gold needles. They do reduce friction, but to be honest unless you pay through the nose for really high quality ones the gold wears off in no time.
My allergy has subsided a lot these days and I've gone back to ordinary needles. I don't notice a lot of difference.
lesleyanne
Publish time 2012-8-29 00:47
I use gold plated needles and I do prefer them but it also is important to use the correct size for the material.:-)
tork178v
Publish time 2012-9-12 07:38
I do feel difference when I use NEW gold needle (I use John James) ,but after some time gold is wearing off. And I take anothernew needle...
helen6yu
Publish time 2012-9-13 01:20
I don't think there is much different..
kakkikak
Publish time 2012-9-13 02:17
I have a couple of gold 28 needles that I keep around to work with silk. I may just be kidding myself but it seems like I have less trouble with the thread catching on the eye of the needle.
ALVAR
Publish time 2012-9-21 23:43
Wowww, no knew there wasgolden needles
siennaX
Publish time 2012-9-28 07:27
I've bought gold needles because I was told they were better.Honestly, I have not noticed a difference.My suggestion is to grab a pack (if you catch them on sale - lol) and try them out for yourself.There are some stitchers who swear by gold needles.