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I didn't know that there were any benefits besides the appearance though. 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I saw some of the gold DMC needles at a nearby craft store, but I wasn't sure if they were any good. I'm currently using some of the Boye cross-stitch needles, but I'm going to look for the other kinds mentioned here. 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DMC for me was the worst idea ever lol. I like the John James needles the best as I can thread my floss very easily through the eye without the thread feeling like its snagging, while Bohin and Anchor snags a bit. [useip] => 108.168.15.78 [port] => 2731 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 40 ) ) Gold plated needles-Cross stitch Communication / Download (only reply)-Stitch Tips|Tricks-PinDIY.com
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Post time: 2014-11-27 07:17
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If you can't find them in your local store, you can buy them online quite easily. I prefer them because I'm allergic to nickel (so have to be careful with normal needles) & I find the gold eye makes threading the needle much easier. I'd like to try platinum sometime though.

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I got my gold plated needles at Michaels! I didn't know that there were any benefits besides the appearance though. I prefer to use gold because they made me feel more fancy ;P
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Totally agree with the Bohin needles...they are the best :)
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I'm glad someone posted about this.  I saw some of the gold DMC needles at a nearby craft store, but I wasn't sure if they were any good.  

I'm currently using some of the Boye cross-stitch needles, but I'm going to look for the other kinds mentioned here.
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they  last a lot longer than the normal ones
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My problem is now that I lose them as often as I lose regular needles. Doh!! :Q
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I've bought a bunch from Amazon.  I can't answer your second question because I've only just started my first cross stitch :)
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I've bought a bunch from Amazon.  I can't answer your second question because I've only just started my first cross stitch :)
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Edited by freebies at 2016-8-11 08:09

I've tried john james  petite gold needle, but I like pony better, it glides through the fabric really well, and the gold plated durable, not easily wears off..love it .pony it's an indian brand,  personal preference
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Post time: 2016-9-17 16:49
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I tried several different brands of needles: DMC, Bohin, John James and Anchor. DMC for me was the worst idea ever lol. I like the John James needles the best as I can thread my floss very easily through the eye without the thread feeling like its snagging, while Bohin and Anchor snags a bit.
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