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The correct
type of needle makes a world of difference in the appearance and
quality of our handwork.
Needles are numbered according to scale. The smaller the
number - the longer and thicker the needle.
Sharps:
All purpose hand sewing needles for sewing and dressmaking.
Medium length with small rounded eyes.
Betweens:
For detailed hand work and quilting. These are a
shorter needle with a small rounded eye.
Chenille:
These are for heavy embroidery or ribbon embroidery.
They
are short and thick with a large eye and a very sharp point.
Tapestry:
For
embroidery on loosely woven fabrics. These are short with a
blunt
tip and long eye for using wool of several strands.
Self-Threading:
Also known as calyx-eye needles. For our "mature
eyes".
These needles have two eyes. To thread your needle,
snap
your thread through the top eye. The needle is open at the
top.
Embroidery:
Also known as crewel needles. Medium length and has
a long oval eye for numerous strands.
Beading:
These attach beads or small pearls. They are very
long and fine with a small round eye.
Doll:
For working on soft sculpture dolls. They are great
for creating facial features. Up to 6" long.
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